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Western diplomatic source to “Sawt Beirut International”: Hale addresses firm and decisive words to Officials
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Iranian and Israeli flags.
Iran… In public “Death to Israel”.. In private ” Arms deals”.

History shows that the declared hostility between Iran and Israel is nothing but a lie.  Several international newspapers have reported…

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Sawt Beirut International Sawt Beirut International

History shows that the declared hostility between Iran and Israel is nothing but a lie.  Several international newspapers have reported…

Monetary Council
Is the “Monetary Council” a magic solution to rescue Lebanon from collapse?

Lebanese Activists circulated a video on social media that explains the economic and monetary situation the country has reached. The…

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Sawt Beirut International Sawt Beirut International

Lebanese Activists circulated a video on social media that explains the economic and monetary situation the country has reached. The…

US Deputy Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale’s visit to Lebanon tomorrow, Wednesday, represents the first contact from the new US administration headed by Joe Biden on the level of dispatching envoys to Lebanon. Where he will express the administration’s stance on the current Lebanese situation, and its reading of the dangerous developments that Lebanon may turn towards if the obstacles to forming the government continue within the framework of the rescue path set by the French initiative, until reforms are achieved, so that the international community can help Lebanon. Despite the administration’s preoccupation with indirect negotiations with Iran, managing the foreign ministry offices, and preparing for the elaboration of its policy towards the region and Lebanon, this did not prevent it, according to diplomatic sources in the American capital, Washington, from following up the most critical files. Like the Lebanese file. Therefore, the administration dispatched Hale to closely survey the situation, draw up a report on the outcome of his visit to Beirut, and the meetings that he will hold, and submit it to the administration. The sources confirm, that Hale is about to end his term after the appointment of Victoria Nuland as his successor, and she takes over her mission awaiting confirmation in the Senate. But for the American administration,ruling is a continuity. Thus, what Hale will reach in his talks, and the report that he will submit, will be worked on by his successor upon assuming the position, noting that Hale will move to another diplomatic position. And what will help in crystallizing the American policy towards Lebanon after the administration has appointed to succeed David Schenker, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Mrs. Victoria Coates, who was appointed to the Central Security Council, but who will move to the Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs position that was held by Schenker. And this appointment constitutes an essential and decisive step in evaluating the policy towards Lebanon and re-endorsing it in the manner that the Biden administration wants, after studying the Lebanon file in a detailed and comprehensive manner. Hale’s visit is based on a number of constants, which, according to the sources, are the following: - The formation of a reformist government to assume the transfer of the country to rescue, and to form a government of competencies - How to deliver humanitarian aid, provided that the stage of reconstruction assistance comes after the formation of the government through "Sedr Conference", where Lebanon must abide by its obligations. - Hale's position will abide by the joint statements of his country's foreign ministers, Anthony Blinken, and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, on Lebanon. Hale will affirm his country's commitment to support stability, continue to support the Lebanese army, implement Resolution 1701, and complete negotiations on demarcating the maritime borders with Israel. And he will explore the outcome of developments regarding the northern maritime border with Syria. And on the impact of the visit, political forces demanded to expedite the signing of the amendment to Decree 6433 of 2011 in order for Lebanon to annul an error in calculating the area in Block No. 9. They considered that not signing will be a great service to Israel. In other words, if the amendment is not done so that there is a disputed area, Israel will start the drilling process. And the disputed area is not excavated. According to the sources, Hale and his administration staff will not influence in any way on the course of sanctions the Europeans will impose on Lebanese officials who obstruct the formation of the government. Rather, Washington’s stance will be supportive of the European position, because coordination continues between the two parties on Lebanon.
Diplomatic source to SBI: This is Hale’s agenda in Beirut.

US Deputy Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale’s visit to Lebanon tomorrow, Wednesday, represents the first contact from…

US Deputy Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale’s visit to Lebanon tomorrow, Wednesday, represents the first contact from…

There is no poor country, there is only a failed system

The above title is not just a saying, but a reality that citizens live in afflicted Lebanon. Lebanon needs real…

Abduljalil Alsaeid Abduljalil Alsaeid
Abduljalil Alsaeid Abduljalil Alsaeid

The above title is not just a saying, but a reality that citizens live in afflicted Lebanon. Lebanon needs real…

The worst awaits Lebanese politicians

Despite all the events in Lebanon, and despite the blockage of the political horizon and the disruption of solutions, the…

Ahmad Mazen Ahmad Mazen
Ahmad Mazen Ahmad Mazen

Despite all the events in Lebanon, and despite the blockage of the political horizon and the disruption of solutions, the…

This is not how Rafik Hariri’s loyals are treated!

When “Voice of Beirut International correspondent , Rabih Chnatef, headed to Beit AL Wasat to cover Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh…

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When “Voice of Beirut International correspondent , Rabih Chnatef, headed to Beit AL Wasat to cover Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh…

Lebanese President Michel Aoun
Aoun’s never-ending verbal attacks

Lebanese President Michel Aoun is depicting himself as someone keen to advice the people, preserve the interests of citizens and…

Abduljalil Alsaeid Abduljalil Alsaeid
Abduljalil Alsaeid Abduljalil Alsaeid

Lebanese President Michel Aoun is depicting himself as someone keen to advice the people, preserve the interests of citizens and…

Carpet Cooperative by Hezbollah to provide products at cheap prices
‘Carpet’ Cooperatives and Cards complete Hezbollah’s state

One of the latest practices imposed by Hezbollah that complete its state on Lebanon state’s ruins is the “Carpet Card”.…

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Sawt Beirut International Sawt Beirut International

One of the latest practices imposed by Hezbollah that complete its state on Lebanon state’s ruins is the “Carpet Card”.…

Gobran Bassil
“Blocking third”, last card to save Basil, this is its course

When General Michel Aoun was asked about being the only candidate for the Lebanese presidency in 2007, he replied: “Maybe…

Gladis Saab Gladis Saab
Gladis Saab Gladis Saab

When General Michel Aoun was asked about being the only candidate for the Lebanese presidency in 2007, he replied: “Maybe…

French President Emmanuel Macron
French attempts or a new deal on Lebanon?

Any French attempt to hold a new version of the Saint Cloud conference that produced the triple is an attempt…

Sawt Beirut International Sawt Beirut International
Sawt Beirut International Sawt Beirut International

Any French attempt to hold a new version of the Saint Cloud conference that produced the triple is an attempt…

The worst is yet to come, more citizens pushed into poverty

No country in the world has witnessed what is currently happening in Lebanon; a stifling nay deadly economic crisis has…

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Sawt Beirut International Sawt Beirut International

No country in the world has witnessed what is currently happening in Lebanon; a stifling nay deadly economic crisis has…

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