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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 21.02.2026.
It displays 139 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.02.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Father Bishara Beatification
⌨Morning media coverage was dominated by the aftermath of intensive Israeli strikes in the Bekaa Valley, which killed ten people and reportedly targeted a Hezbollah missile unit commander. Editors prioritized the military escalation alongside reports of the Israeli Golani Brigade’s high readiness for a potential ground war, framing these events against President Trump’s looming 10-day ultimatum for strikes on Iran.
By early afternoon, the editorial focus shifted toward a rare moment of national and spiritual consensus following the Vatican’s approval for the beatification of Father Bishara Abou Mrad. This story received prominent placement across sectarian outlets, momentarily balancing the prevailing war rhetoric.
By evening, the narrative returned to regional confrontation and internal friction. Outlets highlighted the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Mediterranean as a signal of imminent U.S. action against Iran. Domestically, editors focused on a brewing constitutional dispute over diaspora voting rights, with several parties threatening to obstruct the 2026 elections if expatriate influence is not curtailed.
By early afternoon, the editorial focus shifted toward a rare moment of national and spiritual consensus following the Vatican’s approval for the beatification of Father Bishara Abou Mrad. This story received prominent placement across sectarian outlets, momentarily balancing the prevailing war rhetoric.
By evening, the narrative returned to regional confrontation and internal friction. Outlets highlighted the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Mediterranean as a signal of imminent U.S. action against Iran. Domestically, editors focused on a brewing constitutional dispute over diaspora voting rights, with several parties threatening to obstruct the 2026 elections if expatriate influence is not curtailed.
21.02.2026
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الكتائب
سلام: مطالب العسكريين والقطاع العام والمتقاعدين محقّة ولن ننفق من دون تأمين التمويل اللازم
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خاص | 21 فبراير، 2026
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ماهر الخطيب
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الكتائب
اعلام اسرائيلي: لواء جولاني يرفع الجهوزية استعداداً لحرب محتملة مع لبنان
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محمد علوش
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05:07 (03:07)⇢The Bekaa Valley Death Toll Mounts
⌨Lebanese editors are focusing on the escalation in the Bekaa Valley following Israeli strikes that killed at least ten people (Naharnet, Addiyar, Lebanon Files, Al-Manar). This military pressure coincides with reports of the Golani Brigade preparing for a potential ground war (Kataeb) and strategic anxiety over a 15-day U.S. ultimatum for strikes against Iran (L'Orient-Le Jour, Lebanon24, Annahar).
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لبنان 24
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MTV لبنان
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الجمهورية
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الكتائب
المطلوب موقف رسمي يردع "الحزب" قبل أن يتورط بمساندة إيران
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الكتائب
الجيش اللبناني بدعم دولي يطلق الحسم شمال الليطاني
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المنار
تناولت الصحف اللبنانية الصادرة في بيروت صباح اليوم السبت 21 شباط 2026 العديد من المواضبع والملفات المحلية والاقليمية والدولية… الاخبار: عنف بطيء عبر بنية تحتيّة سامّة إلى جانب العنف المرئي والمباشر الذي نعيشه مع قصف البيوت واستهداف الأجساد، تعمل آلة القتل الإسرائيلية على إطلاق شكل آخر من التدمير غير المرئي، أو ما يسمّيه روب نيكسون …
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08:26 (06:26)⇢The Litani Security Mandate
⌨Lebanese editors are shifting focus to the Lebanese Army's international backing for a decisive security role north of the Litani River (Kataeb, Lebanon24, MTV Lebanon). This internal stabilization effort contrasts with the rising death toll from Israeli naval and air strikes in the Bekaa (Lebanon Files, Naharnet). Meanwhile, media outlets remain divided over the feasibility of upcoming elections versus potential postponement (Al Joumhouria, El Nashra).
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الكتائب
مجزرة في عملية اغتيال إسرائيلية في البقاع... التداعيات الضريبية تتفاقم وسلام يفند الردود مجددا
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الكتائب
الجيش اللبناني بدعم دولي يطلق الحسم شمال الليطاني
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أصدرت هيئة التشريع والاستشارات في وزارة العدل اللبنانية، مؤخرا، رأياً أثار جدلاً واسعاً بخصوص الاستشارة التي طلبها وزير الداخلية أحمد الحجار حول انتخاب اللبنانيين في الخارج. وقد جاء رأي الهيئة مخالفاً لقانون الانتخاب اللبناني النافذ، إذ اعتبرت الهيئة أنه يجوز للمغتربين انتخاب 128 نائباً في الخارج كما هو الحال في الداخل، بينما ينص القانون الساري …
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الكتائب
الرئيس عون دان الغارات على صيدا والبقاع: عمل عدائي لإفشال المساعي الديبلوماسية
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09:26 (07:26)⇢Diplomacy Under Fire in the Bekaa
⌨The Lebanese media is currently dominated by President Michel Aoun's condemnation of Israeli strikes on Sidon and the Bekaa Valley, which he characterizes as a deliberate attempt to sabotage ongoing diplomatic efforts (Addiyar, LBCI, LBC, Kataeb). While the heavy casualties in the Bekaa remain a focal point (Lebanon Files, Naharnet), editors are also weighing legal and political disputes over the voting rights of the Lebanese diaspora (Al-Manar, El Nashra).
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النشرة
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لبنان 24
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L'Orient Le Jour
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الكتائب
أمل- الحزب - التيار: إما تحجيم الإغتراب أو لا انتخابات!
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11:42 (09:42)⇢Sovereignty Under the Bekaa Firestorm
⌨The Lebanese media is currently preoccupied with the escalation of Israeli airstrikes in Sidon and the Bekaa, which President Michel Aoun and Hezbollah characterize as a violation of sovereignty and a threat to diplomatic stability (Naharnet, Al Joumhouria, LBCI, Addiyar, Lebanon Files). Simultaneously, there is a sharpening focus on the internal political battle regarding the voting rights of the Lebanese diaspora (Al-Manar, Kataeb).
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أحدث الأخبار | 21 فبراير، 2026
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أصدرت هيئة التشريع والاستشارات في وزارة العدل اللبنانية، مؤخرا، رأياً أثار جدلاً واسعاً بخصوص الاستشارة التي طلبها وزير الداخلية أحمد الحجار حول انتخاب اللبنانيين في الخارج. وقد جاء رأي الهيئة مخالفاً لقانون الانتخاب اللبناني النافذ، إذ اعتبرت الهيئة أنه يجوز للمغتربين انتخاب 128 نائباً في الخارج كما هو الحال في الداخل، بينما ينص القانون الساري …
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الكتائب
نصار: الاستحقاقات الدستورية لا يجب أن تكون موضع تشكيك ومعالجة ثغرات القانون الانتخابي ليس من اختصاص الحكومة
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الكتائب
نصار: الاستحقاقات الدستورية لا يجب أن تكون موضع تشكيك ومعالجة ثغرات القانون الانتخابي ليست من اختصاص الحكومة
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MTV لبنان
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13:55 (11:55)⇢The Diaspora Voting Discord
⌨The Lebanese media landscape is currently defined by the fallout from Israeli airstrikes in the Bekaa, which resulted in the death of eight Hezbollah members, including a commander (Naharnet, Janoubia). Simultaneously, a legal and political row has erupted over the Ministry of Justice's opinion regarding diaspora voting rights, with critics alleging it contradicts existing electoral law (Al-Manar, Kataeb, Lebanon24, Annahar).
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الكتائب
نصار: الحاجة إلى ملء الثغرات في قانون الانتخابات تقع على عاتق مجلس النواب
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الجمهورية
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الكتائب
رئيس الجمهورية هنأ طائفة الروم الكاثوليك والرهبانية المخلصية بموافقة البابا على تطويب الاب بشارة ابو مراد المخلصي
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MTV لبنان
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L'Orient Le Jour
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16:38 (14:38)⇢Blessed Grace in a Warring Land
⌨Lebanese editors are currently highlighting the Vatican's approval for the beatification of Father Bishara Abou Mrad, a move receiving significant attention across sectarian and state-aligned outlets (LBCI, LBC, Al Joumhouria, Kataeb). Simultaneously, the media remains focused on the military escalation in the Bekaa Valley and its implications for the ceasefire, alongside skepticism regarding the clarity of Trump's emerging Middle East peace council (Janoubia, Naharnet, L'Orient-Le Jour, MTV Lebanon).
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الكتائب
نصار: لا دولة مكتملة دون حصر السلاح وتحييد القضاء عن السياسة
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سياسة | سياسة21-02-2026 | 17:00
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L'Orient Le Jour
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أحدث الأخبار | 21 فبراير، 2026
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MTV لبنان
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20:14 (18:14)⇢The Iranian Decision Window Closes
⌨Lebanese media focus on the increasing likelihood of a direct U.S. or Israeli military confrontation with Iran, following President Trump’s recent warnings (Janoubia, MTV Lebanon). This regional tension overlaps with internal Lebanese security concerns as Israeli strikes in the Bekaa continue to cause civilian terror and Hezbollah fatalities (L'Orient-Le Jour, Naharnet, Lebanon Files). Meanwhile, domestic political friction persists over diaspora voting rights (Al-Manar).
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MTV لبنان
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أحدث الأخبار | 21 فبراير، 2026
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L'Orient Le Jour
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الكتائب
حكيّم: استكمال حصر السلاح وبناء الدولة وعودة لبنان إلى الشرعيتين العربية والدولية أولوية وطنية
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أحدث الأخبار | 21 فبراير، 2026
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MTV لبنان
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قال مايك هاكابي السفير الأميركي في الكيان الصهيوني ان منطقة الشرق الأوسط حق توراتي للصهاينة. تقرير: محمد حمدان
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الكتائب
تقديرات إسرائيلية بأن الحزب سيطلق صواريخ إذا هوجمت إيران
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الكتائب
بخاري: لبنان مقدم على تطورات إيجابية
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23:08 (21:08)⇢The Shadow of the Persian Strike
⌨Lebanese editors are prioritizing the risk of a U.S. strike on Iran and its immediate repercussions for Lebanon, with both Israel and Hezbollah reportedly evaluating military options (L'Orient-Le Jour, MTV Lebanon). This regional tension is coupled with internal security narratives, specifically the exposure of alleged Israeli intelligence assets (Janoubia). Concurrently, the Maronite community and national press are highlighting the beatification of Father Bishara Abou Mrad as a rare moment of spiritual unity (Al Joumhouria, LBCI, LBC).
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