Arabic News Weekly Edition for Lebanon, 10/5/1998
Weekly Edition, Lebanon - Week of October 5, 1998
- Lebanese Cabinet propose amending constitution for presidential election
The Cabinet endorsed a decision to amend item three of article 49 of the Lebanese constitution, to take the first step toward electing a new Lebanese president. Lebanon, Politics, 10/9/1998 - Hrawi calls for all Lebanese to help rebuild Lebanon, Politics, 10/9/1998
- Israeli troops continue attacks against south Lebanon
The Israeli occupation forces on Thursday renewed its attacks against areas adjacent to the occupied part of south Lebanon, especially al-Tuffah. Lebanese security sources said the Israeli artillery bombed the woods of Sujoud al-Rayhan, al-Rafee mountain, Aqmata farm, Lweizeh heights and the Litani river area. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 10/9/1998 - Jumblatt refuses to back Lahoud's election as Lebanese president
Lebanese Minister of the Displaced Walid Jumblatt, who is also chairman of the Socialist Progressive Party in Lebanon, said on Wednesday that he will not take part in the extraordinary session of the Lebanese Cabinet which will be held this afternoon. Lebanon, Politics, 10/8/1998 - Lebanese PM concludes consultation visit in Damascus
Al-Sharq radio correspondent in Damascus said on Wednesday that Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has concluded a quick visit to Damascus on Wednesday, during which he held talks with Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam, Prime Minister Mahmoud al Zou'bi and Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa on the latest bilateral, Arab and regional developments. Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 10/8/1998 - Lebanese president to be elected in one week Lebanon, Politics, 10/8/1998
- Israel bombs south Lebanon
The Israeli occupation troops targeted with heavy artillery the valleys and mountainous roads surrounding and facing the al-Hamra and Teir Harfa positions in the occupied part of south Lebanon. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 10/8/1998 - Lebanese premier concludes visit to Saudi Arabia Lebanon-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/8/1998
- Tourism in Lebanon improves by 10 percent Lebanon, Economics, 10/8/1998
- More Israeli violations of April Understanding
Lebanese Security sources said that the Israeli artillery bombarded on Tuesday afternoon the populated civilian area of Barachit town in south Lebanon. Earlier in the day, the occupation forces shelled the hills of al-Tuffah district, particularly Mleira, Lweizeh, al-Rafee mountain and Litani river areas. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 10/7/1998 - Hrawi confers with Lahoud, US ambassador Lebanon, Politics, 10/7/1998
- Saudi defense minister confers with Lebanese Premier Saudi Arabia-Lebanon, Politics, 10/7/1998
- Gen. Lahoud to be elected Lebanese president within 10 days
During the summit meeting between President Hafez al-Assad and Lebanese President Elias Hrawi, it was agreed to choose Gen. Lahoud as the next president of Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 10/6/1998 - Lahd calls for a solution, as Israeli soldiers are killed in roadside bombs
Lebanese sources confirmed to ArabicNews.com today that the leader of the Israeli-allied South Lebanon Army, General Antoine Lahd, stated that he is eager to find a solution to the occupied area of Jezzine through French and US mediation. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 10/6/1998 - Lebanon develops volume of trade with Syria and Kuwait
Lebanon and Kuwait agreed to developing commercial cooperation between them through gradually canceling the customs fees posed on locally-manufactured industrial products during the coming four years. Lebanon-Kuwait, Economics, 10/6/1998 - Lebanese FM denies Turkish allegations Lebanon, Politics, 10/6/1998
- Al-Assad and Hrawi discuss latest developments, Hariri heads to Saudi Arabia
President Hafez al-Assad on Monday received Lebanese President Elias Hrawi at the Damascus al-Chaab Palace. Talks dealt with the latest developments in the region as a result of the positions and statements released by "some Turkish officials." Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 10/6/1998 - A message from Lebanese premier to Bahraini counterpart Bahrain-Lebanon, Politics, 10/5/1998
- Continued Israeli attacks against south Lebanon
Israeli occupation forces on Sunday bombed the areas of al-Tuffah district and the Western Bekaa. Lebanese security reports said that an Israeli position in al-Zafatta pounded Jabaa, Safe mountain, al-Rafee mount, Aqmata farm, Sujoud woods and al-Rayhan and the Litani river areas. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 10/5/1998