Arabic News Weekly Edition for Lebanon, 3/9/1998
Weekly Edition, Lebanon - Week of March 9, 1998
- Resistance group claims first attack against Israeli troops
The Brigade's communique said the attack Saturday launched on the occasion of Israel's first invasion of Lebanon was to show that "Israel does not understand the logic of law and international resolutions but the logic of force." Lebanon, Military, 3/14/1998 - Lebanese-Syrian summit in Damascus
Lebanese President Elias Hrawi left Beirut with Prime Minister Rafik Hariri for Damascus early Saturday after talks at the presidential palace. Also taking part in the Damascus meetings were House Speaker Nabih Berri and Foreign Minister Fares Boueiz. Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/14/1998 - Sharon draws a withdrawal plan from Lebanon Israel-Lebanon, Politics, 3/14/1998
- Meguid to Israel: Get out of our territories
Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdel Meguid, accused Israel of circumventing the implementation of the U.N. resolutions in addition to continuing its daily attacks on Lebanon, destroying Lebanese villages Lebanon-Israel, International, 3/13/1998 - Lebanese fighters attack Israeli troops
Israeli occupation forces on Thursday shelled with heavy artillery the outskirts of the towns of Majdal Zoun, Zabqin, and al-Mansouri. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/13/1998 - Speaker Berri reiterates the position on Israeli withdrawal
Upon meeting with a number of parliamentarians, Berri made it clear that U.N resolution no. 425 provides for unconditional withdrawal from the south and the western Bekaa. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 3/13/1998 - Fighting continues in south Lebanon, Two Israelis wounded
Israeli troops on Wednesday attacked areas adjacent to the occupied strip of south Lebanon, especially al-Tuffah district's mountainous areas and the western Bekaa. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/12/1998 - Lebanese prosecution arrests five
The Lebanese prosecution has implemented an arrest order against a retired major in the Lebanese army, Ketel Hayek, a defendant in president Rashid Karami's assassination case. Lebanon, Local, 3/12/1998 - Secretary-General Annan denied reports Lebanon, International, 3/12/1998
- Annan - south Lebanon Lebanon, Politics, 3/12/1998
- President Hrawi: Going home, no play with the constitution
Lebanese President Elias Hrawi on Tuesday sought to put an end to speculation on whether he wished to extend his presidential mandate by announcing he would "go home" when his term expires in November. Visitors to Baabda presidential palace quoted the president as saying: "When my term ends, I will go home." Lebanon, Politics, 3/11/1998 - UN Chief to convey an Israeli message to Lebanon concerning Israel
The summit is expected following intensive contacts and meetings between Lebanese Premier Rafik Hariri and senior Syrian officials, especially with President Hafez al-Assad, with the objective of reaching a crystal clear Syrian-Lebanese position concerning Israeli proposals for its withdrawal from Lebanese territories Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/11/1998 - France for ME just and comprehensive peace Lebanon, International, 3/11/1998
- Minister Murr stresses inseparability of Syrian-Lebanese tracks
The Lebanese minister said that resolution 425 is clear and frank and calls for full and unconditional Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon and the western Bekaa, rather than as Israel interprets it. Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/11/1998 - Lebanon: Nasrallah's statements stir debate in Israel
Netanyahu, Israeli sources said, explained to his ministers the circumstances under which Israel would be ready to pull out. He noted that the implementation of the UN resolution is based on talks with the Lebanese government, which has to commit itself to security arrangements Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 3/10/1998 - Minister launches presidential race, Hariri: Unanimity of Lebanese required
Interior Minister Michel Murr on Monday officially launched the battle for presidential elections by hinting at the possibility of extending President Elias Hrawi's term. Lebanon, Politics, 3/10/1998 - Middle East Airlines: new strategy to cut losses
The company would cancel flights to eight destinations while increasing other flight connections and discarding unnecessary spending to gradually cut down on the airline's increasing financial losses. Lebanon, Business, 3/10/1998 - Paul Anka gives stunning performance Lebanon, Culture, 3/10/1998
- Israeli bombardment of south Lebanon
Israeli occupation forces on Monday shelled several Lebanese villages and towns in the western sector of south Lebanon. Lebanese security sources said Israeli artillery shelled al-Mansouri, Haris, Hadath, al-Qalila and Beut Sayed towns. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/10/1998 - Arab League slams Israeli proposals to withdraw from Lebanon
Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid said the statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu suggesting holding a new conference for the peace process are a new Israeli maneuver and an attempt by Netanyahu to evade his responsibilities. Lebanon-Israel, International, 3/9/1998 - Resistance wound Israeli soldier in south Lebanon
An Israeli soldier was lightly injured Sunday in an attack by Hizbullah forces on an outpost inside Israel's "security zone" in south Lebanon, security sources said. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/9/1998 - Hariri continues meeting with Christian religious leaders Lebanon, Politics, 3/9/1998