Arabic News Weekly Edition for Lebanon, 11/16/1998
Weekly Edition, Lebanon - Week of November 16, 1998
- Israel escalates aggressions against south Lebanon
The Israeli occupation forces on Thursday continued their aggressions against areas adjacent to the occupied part of south Lebanon. Lebanese security sources said the occupation forces on Thursday afternoon attqacked al-Qeseiyeh valley and the outskirts of al-Sawannah town. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 11/20/1998 - In a farewell meeting, Lebanese cabinet praises Syria's support
The Lebanese Cabinet on Thursday held its final session at Baabda palace under the chairmanship of outgoing Lebanese President Elias Hrawi, also attended by Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Lebanon, Politics, 11/20/1998 - Lebanese naturalization issue will wait Lebanon, Politics, 11/20/1998
- Syrian President confers with Lebanese Premier Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/19/1998
- Israeli artillery bombarded the areas surrounding Ein al-Hayal farm
Israeli occupation forces on Wednesday renewed their aggressions against areas adjacent to the occupied part of south Lebanon. Lebanese security sources said Israeli artillery bombarded the areas surrounding Ein al-Hayal farm near Labaya town. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 11/19/1998 - Israel blames Syria for its losses in south Lebanon Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/19/1998
- Lebanon mediates between Egypt and Iran
Diplomatic sources in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, told a Kuwaiti daily on Tuesday that the short visit made by Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri to Tehran on Monday falls in the course of Arab mediation to restore relations between Egypt and Iran. Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 11/18/1998 - Lebanon complains against Israel to understanding committee
The April Understanding Monitoring Committee started its meeting on Tuesday at the headquarters of UNIFIL, in the Lebanese border town of Naqoura, in the presence of all its members. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 11/18/1998 - 47,000 persons may be granted Lebanese citizenship
Lebanese sources in Cairo confirmed today that a new law is to be issued soon that would grant Lebanese citizenship to 47,000 persons -- 42,000 Christians and 5,000 Moslems -- before the end of Lebanese President Elias Hrawi's term as president on November 24. Lebanon, Politics, 11/18/1998 - Saudi crown prince confers with Lebanese premier
Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz received Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who arrived in Riyadh earlier Tuesday, at al-Yamamah palace in Riyadh. Lebanon-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/18/1998 - Three Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon
An Israeli military spokesman said on Monday that three Israeli soldiers were killed and four were wounded in an operation carried out by the Lebanese resistance on Monday in the occupied part of south Lebanon. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 11/17/1998 - Hariri holds talks with Iranian officials in Tehran
an arrival statement Hariri said that his visit to Tehran falls in the course of continued coordination and consultations between officials in Lebanon, Syria and Iran on conditions in the region and issues of mutual concern Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 11/17/1998 - Lebanese resistance forces attack 11 Israeli positions
Israeli attacks continued against Lebanese towns and villages liberated from the Israeli occupation. The Israeli artillery bombardment against these areas resulted in heavy material losses. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 11/16/1998 - Hariri to visit Iran Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 11/16/1998
- Tunisian president honors Fairouz
Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali on Sunday received renowned Lebanese singer Fairouz at Cartage palace. Tunisia-Lebanon, Entertainment, 11/16/1998