Day: September 13, 2024

The US National Security Council's Strategic Policy Coordinator John Kirby said: We are continuing our talks with Qatar, Egypt and Israel in order to reach an agreement text that can be approved by all parties. "We have been working throughout this week to find a way forward on an agreement," he added. Source: Maan News Agency

House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Friday welcomed at his Ain Al-Tineh residence Director General of Lebanon's General Security, Elias Baisari, with whom he discussed general and security-related issues. Berri also met with Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, with whom he discussed political developments in Lebanon and the region, particularly the ongoing Gaza conflict. Moussa emphasized that the situation in Gaza significantly impacts Lebanon, especially the South. The pair also discussed Lebanon's presidential file, with Moussa noting Berri's efforts to break the deadlock. For his part, Berri stressed the importance of separating Gaza developments from the presidential process to facilitate progress. Moussa further mentioned the upcoming meetings of the Quintet (International Group for Lebanon), reiterating the group's commitment to dialogue with Lebanese parties to resolve the impasse. Additionally, Moussa expressed hope that de-escalation in Gaza could positively influence stability in Lebanon 's south. Source: National news agency - Lebanon

Lebanese Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, on Friday received UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, at his office in Yarzeh. The meeting reportedly focused on discussing the general situation in Lebanon and the region, including ongoing challenges and humanitarian issues. Source: National news agency - Lebanon

Tyre- National News Agency correspondent reported that the outskirts of the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura in the western sector were subjected to enemy artillery shelling. Source: National news agency - Lebanon

A political festival and popular march will take place near Boustros Pharmacy in Sanayeh to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the launch of the Lebanese National Resistance Front. Source: National news agency - Lebanon

The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain Pedro Sanchez received on Friday, September 13, 2024, the members of the ministerial committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit under the chairmanship of Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in the presence of the Prime Minister of the State of Palestine Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Ayman Al-Safadi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Trkiye, Hakan Fidan, the Secretary General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Hissein Brahim Taha, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi in Madrid, Spain. The members of the mi nisterial committee discussed the importance of providing continued support to activate recognition of the Palestinian state to ensure that the entitled rights of the Palestinian people are met and to promote security and peace in the region and the world in the face of extremism, the spread of violence, and the continued violations of international law. The meeting reviewed the urgent efforts to take the necessary steps to implement the two-state solution by establishing a Palestinian state along the lines of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in light of the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international initiatives. The members of the Ministerial Committee stressed the need for the Israeli occupation army to withdraw from the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing and the Philadelphi Corridor and to restore complete control to the Palestinian Authority. The meeting also discussed the efforts made to stop Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip and the dangerous escalation in the West Ba nk. The meeting also emphasized the importance of an immediate ceasefire and the entry of sufficient and sustainable humanitarian aid to all parts of the Strip. The meeting stressed the need to stop the expansion of Israeli settlements and activate international accountability mechanisms for all violations of international law and international humanitarian law in a way that achieves just and comprehensive peace, preserves the rights of the Palestinian people, and achieves security in the region. The meeting was attended by the foreign ministers and representatives of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Slovenia, and Ireland and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Mr. Josep Borrell. Source: Saudi Press Agency

National News Agency correspondent reported that violent enemy artillery shelling targeted the town of Kfarchouba and its southwestern side. Source: National news agency - Lebanon

- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, represented by the College of Computer and Information Sciences, participated in the 3rd Global AI Summit 2024 (GAIN Summit) which took place from September 10 to 12 in Riyadh. The college participated in the summit, which featured its work and projects in AI and modern technology and the qualitative achievements of its staff. This aligns with the university's support for women's studies and research and highlights their civilizational role. The Dean of the College of Computer and Information Sciences, Manal Al-Ohaly, said that "the college seeks to present an integrated academic environment that supports knowledge and the principles of scientific research and innovation and to equip national female competencies qualified cognitively and professionally in AI sciences." Source: Saudi Press Agency

The outskirts of the southern Lebanese towns of Tayr Harfa, Jebbine, and Majdal Zoun are currently under enemy shelling originating from Israeli positions in the Western Galilee. Source: National news agency - Lebanon

One person has been reported dead and 8 injured in 5 road accidents within the last 24 hours, the Traffic Management Center said on Friday. Source: National news agency - Lebanon