Ipse related to Lebanon

Hassan Nasrallah

Inserted 1 month ago

“Even if you go to Rafah, you have lost the war. Despite all the massacres, Gaza's people will not surrender to you. The people of Gaza are still embracing the resistance. Who are you negotiating with if Hamas has been defeated? All Palestinian factions are unanimous in stopping the aggression, contrary to what is being reported that Hamas is obstructing the negotiations.”

Aje

Secretary-General of Hezbollah

13 Mar 2024 4 2

Hassan Fadlallah

Inserted 1 month ago

“The war in the south [of Lebanon] is linked to the aggression on Gaza on the one hand, and to securing means of protection for our country on the other. When the [Israeli] occupation halts its aggression on Gaza, this front stops, because it is a supportive front.”

Aje

Senior Hezbollah politician

29 Feb 2024 3 1

Imran Khan-

Inserted 3 months ago

“The Israelis would have been expecting a response. They would have been on high alert. Amid the continuing cross-border fighting, Hezbollah has a very political calculation to make in Lebanon. It doesn't want Lebanon to suffer as a result of an outright war. But it is talking tough. It says if Israel wants to escalate, then it will respond in kind.”

Aljazeera

Al Jazeera’s Journalist reporting from Beirut

06 Jan 2024 2 3

Najib Mikati

Inserted 3 months ago

“The explosion is an Israeli crime that clearly aims to bring Lebanon into a new phase of confrontations after the ongoing daily attacks in the south.”

Aljazeera

Prime Minister of Lebanon

02 Jan 2024 3 2

Joseph Daher

Inserted 5 months ago

“Hezbollah does not have the same support they had in 2006. Socially and politically they are much more isolated.”

Aljazeera

Author of Hezbollah: The Political Economy of Lebanon's Party of God

14 Nov 2023 2 2

Sam Heller

Inserted 5 months ago

“Domestic opposition to a destructive war would be substantial, but at the same time, my take is that it would not be enough to entirely constrain or deter Hezbollah from acting if its intervention is of sufficient importance for itself and the broader resistance axis of which it is a key part.”

Aljazeera

Beirut-based analyst with the Century Foundation think tank

31 Oct 2023 2 3

Hassan Nasrallah

Inserted 2 years ago

“Your Majesty [King Salman bin Abdul Aziz], the terrorist is who exported the Daesh ideology to the world. The terrorist is the one who sent thousands of Saudis to conduct suicide operations in Iraq and Syria, and it's you. We didn't attack Saudi Arabia. They were involved in the greater conspiracy that was destroying the region.”

Aljazeera

Secretary-General of Hezbollah

03 Jan 2022 8 1

António Guterres

Inserted 2 years ago

“As far as I understand what has happened in Lebanon is that Lebanon was using something similar to a Ponzi scheme… which means that together with corruption and other, probably, forms of stealing, the financial system has collapsed.”

Aljazeera

Secretary-general of the United Nations

23 Dec 2021 (approx) 3 2

António Guterres

Inserted 2 years ago

“I am gravely concerned of the impact of the economic and financial crisis in the country, causing evermore people to need humanitarian assistance. I have urged Lebanon's political leaders to implement reforms that respond to the demands of the Lebanese people for greater welfare, accountability, protection, and transparency, in order to restore hope for a better future. Seeing the suffering of the people of Lebanon, Lebanese leaders do not have the right to be divided and paralyse the country.”

Aljazeera

Secretary-general of the United Nations

21 Dec 2021 5 2

António Guterres

Inserted 2 years ago

“We aspire Lebanon to establish a social contract, develop its relations with foreign countries, and to achieve reforms in cooperation with civil society and the private sector... Syrian refugees have affected Lebanon, economically, socially, and sometimes with security. Nevertheless, we saw Lebanon opening its borders, even though larger countries closed theirs, and this reflects the Lebanese generosity.”

Aljazeera

Secretary-general of the United Nations

20 Dec 2021 2 2

George Kordahi

Inserted 2 years ago

“Lebanon is more important than George Kordahi and the interests of the Lebanese are more important than my position.”

Nytimes

Lebanese Information Minister

03 Dec 2021 1 2

Paul Abi Nasr

Inserted 2 years ago

“The current ban from Saudi Arabia has now directly hit around $250m worth of exports. That's huge for Lebanon. That's a lot for Lebanon. Look, to be very clear, on an industrial level this is a huge thing. We were starting to take advantage of the Saudi ban on Turkish products - they are very big competitors. Our target for 2022 was to move to $500m in exports to Saudi Arabia.”

Aljazeera

CEO of Polytextile and a board member of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists

10 Nov 2021 2 4

Hossam Zaki

Inserted 2 years ago

“We came to see whether there is a possibility to bring together the different perspectives.”

Aljazeera

Arab League Assistant Secretary-General

08 Nov 2021 2 3

Najib Mikati

Inserted 2 years ago

“I call on the minister of information [George Kordahi] to listen to his conscience, take the position that should be taken and give priority to the national interests. We are determined to resolve our relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the brotherly Gulf countries.”

Aljazeera

Prime Minister of Lebanon

04 Nov 2021 3 4

Michel Aoun

Inserted 2 years ago

“We are keen to establish the best relations with the kingdom [Saudi Arabia] and strengthen them by signing bilateral agreements.”

Aljazeera

President of Lebanon

30 Oct 2021 2 1

Zeina Khodr

Inserted 2 years ago

“Even the Lebanese government has tried to distance itself from the statements, saying it did not reflect Lebanese government's policy. But clearly, the Saudi government's decision's to recall its ambassador for consultation and demanding the Lebanese ambassador in Saudi Arabia to leave within 48 hours indicate that this is just not enough.”

Aljazeera

Al Jazeera’s journalist reporting from Beirut

30 Oct 2021 4 2

Imad Salamey

Inserted 2 years ago

“Irresponsible statements made by today's politicians like George Kordahi and Hezbollah leaders are sure to jeopardise the country's efforts to restoring relations [with the GCC]. It may threaten with retaliations against tens of thousands of Lebanese expats working in Gulf countries - George Kordahi was one of them when he used to run a TV show at [Saudi-owned] MBC. The Lebanese diaspora community provides the last remaining sources of remittance and economic support to tens of thousands of families in the country.”

Aljazeera

Associate professor of Middle East political affairs at the Lebanese American University

29 Oct 2021 7 3

Elham Fakhro

Inserted 2 years ago

“The decision by Saudi Arabia and the UAE [United Arab Emirates] to summon their ambassadors from Lebanon is a reminder that despite the broader atmosphere of de-escalation in the region, red lines have not changed. Both states view the Houthis as an arm of Iranian influence in Yemen, and are not willing to tolerate clear expressions of support for the group from the Lebanese state, nor are they unwilling to take action when they see Lebanon straying too far away from their sphere of influence.”

Aljazeera

Visiting scholar at the Centre for Gulf Studies at Exeter University

29 Oct 2021 6 4

Najib Mikati

Inserted 2 years ago

“It is true that we disassociate from conflicts, but we don't disassociate ourselves from any position that is in solidarity with Saudi Arabia or the Gulf countries.”

Aljazeera

Prime Minister of Lebanon

29 Oct 2021 3 4

George Kordahi

Inserted 2 years ago

“I put the interests of Lebanon above all. And we should not remain prone to blackmail from anyone, not from states, nor embassies, nor individuals.”

Aljazeera

Lebanese Information Minister

28 Oct 2021 1 2

Ibrahim Halawi

Inserted 2 years ago

“The system is failing not only to manage the economic crisis, but to even manage the basic elements of democracy vis-a-vis elections.”

Aljazeera

Secretary of foreign relations of independent political party Citizens in a State

22 Oct 2021 2 2

Marc Ayoub

Inserted 2 years ago

“There is no fuel and limited generation, so the variation in frequency is ruining the grid. It's happened about 16 times over the past two weeks because generation is too little compared to what is needed for the grid to reach stability.”

Aljazeera

Energy researcher at the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Institute

09 Oct 2021 2 2

Najat Rochdi

Inserted 2 years ago

“The situation remains a living nightmare for ordinary people, causing unspeakable suffering and distress for the most vulnerable. Starvation has become a growing reality for thousands of people. Today, we estimate that more than one million Lebanese need relief assistance to cover their basic needs, including food.”

Aljazeera

United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon

01 Oct 2021 2 5

Aline Fleihan

Inserted 2 years ago

“Mikati's government is controlled by the banks, central bank and the oligarchs. So its solution for the financial crisis will be based on helping them to escape the crisis and make the people pay for its losses.”

Aljazeera

Political activist in opposition group Li Haqqi

20 Sep 2021 4 2

Najib Mikati

Inserted 2 years ago

“Our government emerged to light a candle in this deep darkness and spark a torch of hope and determination that we are able to combine our sincerest efforts for this beloved country.”

Aljazeera

Prime Minister of Lebanon

20 Sep 2021 0 2

Zeina Khodr

Inserted 2 years ago

“Lebanon, as a shareholder in the IMF [International Monetary Fund], has special drawing rights. The more than $1bn Lebanon has withdrawn is definitely a lifeline, but the question is how the government will spend it. Will it continue subsidising goods, a policy which has been criticised because it has led to smuggling and importers hoarding fuel and creating a black market? Or will it use this money to support half a million families, vulnerable families who are desperately in need of $100 cash assistance every month? The economy has collapsed. More than 80 percent of the population is poor. The currency has collapsed. There are a lot of challenges ahead. But that $1bn - of course it will help - but that is a short term solution. What this government needs to come up with is a sustainable path to recovery.”

Aljazeera

Al Jazeera’s journalist reporting from Beirut

13 Sep 2021 6 7

Michel Aoun

Inserted 2 years ago

“We need the help of the IMF, the World Bank, regional and international funds. What is required are urgent, decisive steps to start reforms.”

Aljazeera

President of Lebanon

13 Sep 2021 3 4

Najib Mikati

Inserted 2 years ago

“The situation is very hard and all of us know it. But it is not impossible if we all stand together as Lebanese.”

Nytimes

Prime Minister of Lebanon

10 Sep 2021 1 4

Bachar El-Halabi

Inserted 2 years ago

“The newly formed government is expected to, first and foremost, soften the blow out of concern by the sectarian ruling elite - the usual suspects. The popularity of the ruling political class has severely declined in the wake of the economic crisis. The government will claim credit for the increase in [state] electricity supply. And it could tap into a couple billion dollars of international loans as a result of some cosmetic reforms it might implement to provide medication and fuel.”

Aljazeera

Political analyst

10 Sep 2021 4 6

Yeghia Tashjian

Inserted 2 years ago

“The current duty of the government is to first manage the crisis and postpone the downfall of the state and its institutions. The formation of the government would play the role of the band-aid to temporary prevent financial bleeding. Mikati [New Prime Minister Najib Mikati] will do his best to ensure and restore his government’s credibility while negotiating with the international community”

Aljazeera

Associate fellow at the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy at the American University of Beirut

10 Sep 2021 3 4

Stephane Dujarric

Inserted 2 years ago

“The Secretary-General [António Guterres] expresses his deep concern about the rapidly deteriorating socio-economic situation in Lebanon. The people of Lebanon are struggling every day with hyperinflation, acute shortages of fuel, electricity, medicine and even access to clean water. The Secretary-General calls on all Lebanese political leaders to urgently form an effective government of national unity that can bring immediate relief, justice and accountability to the people of Lebanon and drive an ambitious and meaningful course for reform to restore access to basic services, restore stability, promote sustainable development and inspire hope for a better future.”

Un

Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

26 Aug 2021 3 4

Ghassan Hasbani

Inserted 2 years ago

“While what they [Hezbollah] are doing now is symbolic with this barge of diesel, it could be a starting point for something bigger. If it persists and they can carry on doing that at a larger scale, then we would be seeing a start of trying to fragment the country.”

Reuters

Former deputy prime minister and member of the Christian Lebanese Forces party

23 Aug 2021 1 5

Nasser Saidi

Inserted 2 years ago

“Will there be the courage to undertake these reforms [bringing public finances into order, rehabilitating the banking system and restructuring public debt]? I doubt it. The policymakers seem to be interested in tiding things over and kicking the can down the road until elections next year. You need immediate reforms. You need shock therapy to restore confidence. You need immediate reforms. You need shock therapy to restore confidence.”

Reuters

Former economy minister and central bank vice governor

23 Aug 2021 3 4

Tatiana Hasrouty

Inserted 2 years ago

“We demand that everyone is held accountable for their actions. Until now, we have nothing because they are not lifting immunity so we cannot proceed with the trial. I believe politicians, and anyone responsible, fear the people. If we put pressure on them, we can acquire justice … They are scared that if they lift the immunity, they will be held accountable. All we can do is protest, let them fear us more. We don't want them to control us any more. We don't want any politician who is responsible for this blast to be in the government any more.”

Aljazeera

Daughter of one of the casualties of the Beirut port explosion

04 Aug 2021 1 3

Aya Majzoub

Inserted 2 years ago

“We have no faith that the Lebanese judiciary will credibly, impartially and independently investigate the Beirut blast in a transparent way, and in a way that is quick enough for the families of the victims. We've let the Lebanese investigation play out. There doesn't seem to be a clear path forward.”

France24

Lebanon and Bahrain Researcher at Human Rights Watch

31 Jul 2021 2 4

Saad Hariri

Inserted 2 years ago

“I withdrew from forming the government. Aoun [Michel Aoun] demanded some amendments, which he considered essential, and said we will not be able to reach an understanding with each other… And may God save this country.”

Aljazeera

Lebanon Prime Minister-designate

15 Jul 2021 2 2

Joseph Aoun

Inserted 2 years ago

“How can a soldier support a family with a salary that does not exceed $90? Where are we going? What are you waiting for? What do you plan to do? We have warned more than once of the danger of the situation.”

Aljazeera

Lebanese army chief

02 Jul 2021 1 3

Sami Nader

Inserted 2 years ago

“With just $2-$3 that they earn a day, the soldiers are unable to cover transportation costs. How are they expected to guard the borders and keep the peace within? All the ingredients of civil strife are there. If we don't have a functioning army it will be total chaos.”

Aljazeera

Lebanese political analyst

02 Jul 2021 1 3

Karpowership

Inserted 2 years ago

“For 18 months we have been exceedingly flexible with the state, continually supplying power without payment or a payment plan, because the country was already facing very hard times. However, no company can operate in an environment with such direct and undue risk.”

Aljazeera

Statement by Karpowership

14 May 2021 0 4

Nabih Berri

Inserted 3 years ago

“The whole country is in danger, the whole country is the Titanic. It's time we all woke up because in the end, if the ship sinks, there'll be no one left.”

Aljazeera

Lebanon’s parliamentary speaker

29 Mar 2021 0 3

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“The war in the south [of Lebanon] is linked to the aggression on Gaza on the one hand, and to securing means of protection for our country on the other. When the [Israeli] occupation halts its aggression on Gaza, this front stops, because it is a supportive front.”

“The explosion is an Israeli crime that clearly aims to bring Lebanon into a new phase of confrontations after the ongoing daily attacks in the south.”

“Hezbollah does not have the same support they had in 2006. Socially and politically they are much more isolated.”

“Domestic opposition to a destructive war would be substantial, but at the same time, my take is that it would not be enough to entirely constrain or deter Hezbollah from acting if its intervention is of sufficient importance for itself and the broader resistance axis of which it is a key part.”

“As far as I understand what has happened in Lebanon is that Lebanon was using something similar to a Ponzi scheme… which means that together with corruption and other, probably, forms of stealing, the financial system has collapsed.”

“Lebanon is more important than George Kordahi and the interests of the Lebanese are more important than my position.”

“We came to see whether there is a possibility to bring together the different perspectives.”

“I call on the minister of information [George Kordahi] to listen to his conscience, take the position that should be taken and give priority to the national interests. We are determined to resolve our relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the brotherly Gulf countries.”

“We are keen to establish the best relations with the kingdom [Saudi Arabia] and strengthen them by signing bilateral agreements.”

“It is true that we disassociate from conflicts, but we don't disassociate ourselves from any position that is in solidarity with Saudi Arabia or the Gulf countries.”

“I put the interests of Lebanon above all. And we should not remain prone to blackmail from anyone, not from states, nor embassies, nor individuals.”

“The system is failing not only to manage the economic crisis, but to even manage the basic elements of democracy vis-a-vis elections.”

“There is no fuel and limited generation, so the variation in frequency is ruining the grid. It's happened about 16 times over the past two weeks because generation is too little compared to what is needed for the grid to reach stability.”

“Mikati's government is controlled by the banks, central bank and the oligarchs. So its solution for the financial crisis will be based on helping them to escape the crisis and make the people pay for its losses.”

“Our government emerged to light a candle in this deep darkness and spark a torch of hope and determination that we are able to combine our sincerest efforts for this beloved country.”

“We need the help of the IMF, the World Bank, regional and international funds. What is required are urgent, decisive steps to start reforms.”

“The situation is very hard and all of us know it. But it is not impossible if we all stand together as Lebanese.”

“While what they [Hezbollah] are doing now is symbolic with this barge of diesel, it could be a starting point for something bigger. If it persists and they can carry on doing that at a larger scale, then we would be seeing a start of trying to fragment the country.”

“I withdrew from forming the government. Aoun [Michel Aoun] demanded some amendments, which he considered essential, and said we will not be able to reach an understanding with each other… And may God save this country.”

“How can a soldier support a family with a salary that does not exceed $90? Where are we going? What are you waiting for? What do you plan to do? We have warned more than once of the danger of the situation.”

“With just $2-$3 that they earn a day, the soldiers are unable to cover transportation costs. How are they expected to guard the borders and keep the peace within? All the ingredients of civil strife are there. If we don't have a functioning army it will be total chaos.”

“For 18 months we have been exceedingly flexible with the state, continually supplying power without payment or a payment plan, because the country was already facing very hard times. However, no company can operate in an environment with such direct and undue risk.”

“The whole country is in danger, the whole country is the Titanic. It's time we all woke up because in the end, if the ship sinks, there'll be no one left.”

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