The "Gathering of Families of Beirut Port Explosion's Victims, Injured, and Affected" on Monday issued a statement condemning the Strong Republic's interference in the case following the parliamentary bloc's demand that Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, retract circulars against lead investigator Tarek Bitar. The group criticized the Lebanese Forces for its "blatant involvement" in the case over the past four years, which they claim contributed to divisions among the victims' families. The statement emphasized that 'neither the Lebanese Forces nor any other party has the right to interfere, especially since many victims' families reject Bitar, accusing him of betraying their cause.' Source: National news agency - Lebanon
Massad Boulos and Egyptian Ambassador Discuss Bilateral and Regional Security Issues
October 31, 2026
Washington:Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, engaged in discussions with Mohamed Hamdy El-Molla, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the United States. The tal…