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Post-election calm prevails in Beirut’s divided neighbourhoods

Fragile calm in Beirut’s Ain el-Remmaneh area, home to longtime rival parties that are now key players in parliament.

Al Jazeera

US sanctions Lebanese businessman over alleged Hezbollah links

US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on alleged ‘financial facilitator’ for Lebanese group Hezbollah.

Al Jazeera

US Sanctions Lebanese Businessman, his Firms over Hezbollah Ties

The US Treasury Department on Thursday issued new Hezbollah-related sanctions, designating Lebanese businessman and the Iran-backed group's financial facilitator, Ahmad Jalal Reda Abdallah, and his companies. Abdallah, five of his associates and eight of his companies in Lebanon and Iraq were sanctioned and added to the sanctions list of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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U.S. sanctions Lebanese businessman, his companies over Hezbollah links

The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday issued new Hezbollah-related sanctions, designating Lebanese businessman and the Iran-backed group's financial facilitator, Ahmad Jalal Reda Abdallah, and his companies.

Reuters

Lebanon's emboldened opposition goes from protest to parliament

When Halime El Kaakour enters Lebanon's parliament as a newly elected lawmaker next week, she will step past the same concrete barriers that security forces erected to keep her and other protesters out during massive anti-government rallies in 2019.

Reuters

The ‘untouchable’ parliamentary speaker at the heart of Lebanon’s next political storm

At 84, Nabih Berry is a seasoned Lebanese political player who has been the country’s parliamentary speaker for 30 years. Following Sunday’s legislative elections, the octogenarian stalwart is running for another term. But a record number of newcomers and political opponents are against his reelection – and in Lebanon, that…

France 24

Elections in Lebanon, does political change stand a chance?

Al Jazeera discusses with analysts what lies ahead as power has shifted in Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing system.

Al Jazeera

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Hezbollah chief Nasrallah acknowledges loss of Lebanon parliamentary majority

The leader of Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah acknowledged his party and its allies had lost their parliamentary majority in elections but said no single group had taken it, in his first televised speech since Sunday's election

Reuters

Tense Times Ahead for Lebanon after Elections

Hezbollah's opponents might rejoice at their loss of majority in parliament but Lebanon's packed political calendar now sets the stage for protracted deadlocks at best or violence at worst. Sunday's polls passed without any major incident, in itself an achievement in a country which has a history of political violence…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysis-For Riyadh, Hezbollah setback is rare good news from Lebanon

For Saudi Arabia, losses for Iran's allies in a Lebanese general election mark a rare piece of good news from a country where Tehran has long been ascendant, and could play to Riyadh's advantage in a regional tussle for influence.

Reuters

Lebanon election monitors complain of violations, attacks

Sunday’s parliamentary elections were ‘marred by intimidation’ and violence, according to local and foreign observers.

Al Jazeera

Factbox-What is the make-up of Lebanon's new parliament?

Lebanon's next parliament will feature fragmented blocs including a smaller share of seats for Hezbollah and its allies, a more empowered pro-Saudi party and a surprise showing for reform-minded first-time MPs.

Reuters

Hezbollah, Allies Lose Majority in Lebanese Parliament, Final Results Show

The Hezbollah party and its allies have lost the parliament majority they had held since 2018, according to final results from the Lebanese elections released Tuesday. Hezbollah's most vocal opponents and more than a dozen independents have made gains, the results show. The Hezbollah-led coalition won 61 seats in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hezbollah and allies lose majority in Lebanese parliament, final results show

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies have lost their majority in Lebanon's parliament in a general election, a Reuters tally of final results showed on Tuesday, a major blow to the heavily armed group that reflects anger with Lebanon's ruling elite.

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Hezbollah, allies lose their majority in Lebanon parliament

Final results in Lebanon's weekend parliamentary elections show that the militant Hezbollah group and its allies have lost the majority of parliament seats they had held since 2018

Reuters

Hezbollah and allies win 62 seats in Lebanon parliament, losing 2018 majority - Reuters tally

Hezbollah and allies who support its armed presence have lost the parliamentary majority they held since 2018 in Lebanon, according to a Reuters tally of official results released on Tuesday, dealing a major blow to the heavily armed group.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon’s pro-Hezbollah bloc loses parliamentary majority

Hezbollah allies lose seats in parliamentary elections to rivals, as independent candidates make inroads.

Tribune News Service

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Hezbollah allies projected to lose seats in Lebanon elections

Partial results show change in the balance of power in parliament where Hezbollah and allies once held a majority.

Reuters

Iran respects Lebanese people's decision in parliamentary vote - official

Iran said on Monday it respected the votes cast by people in Lebanon’s parliamentary election, where unofficial results showed some of Tehran-backed Hezbollah's oldest allies suffering losses and their opponents gaining more seats.

Reuters

Factbox-What is the Lebanese Forces?

The Lebanese Forces (LF) party has said it is on course to emerge as the biggest bloc in Lebanon's parliament after an election on Sunday, a boost for the Saudi-aligned Christian group which is opposed to the Iran-backed Shi'ite Muslim movement Hezbollah.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hezbollah, Allies Likely to Lose Parliamentary Majority in Lebanon

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon's parliament following Sunday's elections, three sources allied to the group said on Monday, in a major blow to the party that reflects anger with ruling parties. Losses for the pro-Iran coalition - combined with unexpected wins for…

The Independent UK

Early results: Lebanon's Hezbollah suffers election losses

Early results from the weekend parliament elections in Lebanon show the country's militant Hezbollah group and its allies have apparently suffered losses

Reuters

Lebanon's Hezbollah, allies likely to lose parliamentary majority

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon's parliament, three sources allied to the group said on Monday, in a major blow to the heavily armed faction that reflected widespread anger at ruling parties.

The Guardian - UK

Lebanon votes in first national election since onset of economic crisis

Low expectations that ballot for parliamentary seats will see breakthrough in dislodging entrenched ruling elite

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