Arabic News Weekly Edition for Lebanon, 11/22/1999
Weekly Edition, Lebanon - Week of November 22, 1999
- Al-Hoss asserts need for stability to attain permanent peace; Moratinos due in Beirut
Miguel Moratinos, the European envoy for the Middle East peace process, is to arrive on Monday in Beirut in his current tour of the area. Lebanon-European Union, Politics, 11/27/1999 - Lebanese army arrest two of the Fatah leaders
Lebanese security sources said on Tuesday that the Lebanese army has arrested the secretary of the Fatah movement in Sidon Muhammad Abdul Qader 50 known as Khaled Aref and the movement's official in the Bekaa Khaled al-Shayeb 37 at the entrance of al-Rashedeyah camp for the Palestinian refugees near Tyre. Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 11/25/1999 - Israel expands aggressions against South Lebanon
The Israeli occupation forces on Wednesday continued their aggressions against areas adjacent to the occupied part of South Lebanon. Lebanese security sources said the Israeli artillery intensively bombarded the outskirts of Toulin, Qibreiha and al-Salawqi, and al-Qeseyeh valley and Jibal al-Amoud are, situated to the east of Qibreiha town. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 11/25/1999 - Syria, Lebanon to facilitate border crossing measures
A delegation representing the Syrian Ministry of the Interior led by the director of the immigration and passports department, Lt. Gen. Muhammad al-Hariri, and the Lebanese delegation led by the director general of the general security, Gen. Jamil al-Sayed, held talks in Damascus on Tuesday. Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1999 - Message from Yemeni president to Lebanese counterpart
Yemeni Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Abdul Qader Bajmal has underlined the importance of achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the region. He said that if such a peace is not realized, the region will always be vulnerable to numerous risks. Lebanon-Yemen, Politics, 11/24/1999 - Lebanese information minister denies anticipated governmental amendment Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1999
- Israeli forces kidnap seven Lebanese citizens
Israeli forces kidnapped seven citizens from their houses yesterday in Eita El-Shab city in south Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1999 - Israel continues attacks against south Lebanon
On Tuesday, at dawn the Israeli warplanes flew over south Lebanon's Hasbaya district and western Bekaa. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 11/24/1999 - Lebanese president's address on independence day
Here is the full text of Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on the occasion of Independence Day: Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1999 - Lebanon celebrates independence anniversary
On Monday Lebanon celebrated the 56th anniversary of its independence. Official and popular celebrations were held in all parts of Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 11/23/1999 - Russian, French presidents back Lebanese rights
Russian President Boris Yeltsin has asserted his country's backing for Lebanon in order to restore its territories and national sovereignty. Lebanon-International, Politics, 11/23/1999 - Abu al-Einin congratulates Lebanese leaders on the national day Lebanon, Politics, 11/23/1999
- Israel continues attacks against south Lebanon
The Israeli occupation forces on Monday raided twice south Lebanon, and its missiles targeted Jib Sweid, situated between Jibal al-Butoum and Zibqin. The raids resulted in violent explosions. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 11/23/1999 - President al-Assad congratulates Lebanese President on national day
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad has sent a cable of congratulations to Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on the occasion of the Lebanese national day. Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 11/22/1999 - Lebanese premier says measures in Palestinian camps in Lebanon are for security purposes
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss has asserted that the Palestinian camps in Lebanon are not besieged, rather they are under "ordinary security measures." Lebanon, Politics, 11/22/1999 - Arab Monetary Fund and Lebanon sign $15.3 million agreement
Lebanon signed a loan agreement of $15.3 million with the Arab Monetary Fund and another of $30 million credit line from the Arab trade financing program, it was announced in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Lebanon-Regional, Economics, 11/22/1999 - Lebanese resistance attacks Israeli forces
The Lebanese resistance on Sunday afternoon attacked one Israeli position and a pro-Israeli militia position in Sujoud hill. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 11/22/1999