Sabah Al-Nahar: Political Escalation and Geagea Accuses Berri of Blackmail... Trump's Initiative Not Welcomed by Israel or Hamas!

1- Al-Nahar Headline: Political escalation and Geagea accuses Berri of blackmail... Paris and Naqoura meetings accompany the "Tulin Sample"!

The tense atmosphere on the eve of the legislative session called by Speaker Nabih Berri today has pushed the internal political scene to the extent that it overshadowed the prominent developments expected today and tomorrow through the Paris meetings and then the Mechanism Committee meeting, which are pivotal meetings amid intense efforts to restrain Israel from a wide military escalation in Lebanon.

2- "A Positive Step"... Damascus Welcomes the Cancellation of the "Caesar Act"

Syrian Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shayebani expressed "Syria's thanks and appreciation to the U.S. Senate for its support to the Syrian people" and its vote to repeal the "Caesar Act." Al-Shayebani said in a post on the "X" platform: "We consider this step a positive development that opens new horizons for cooperation and partnership between our country and the world."

3- "Major Achievements"... Trump: I Ended 8 Wars and Restored Peace to the Middle East

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed today, Thursday, that his administration "succeeded in stopping 8 wars within 10 months," noting that "these achievements restored stability to the Middle East, including ending the war in Gaza and eliminating the Iranian nuclear threat."

4- White House: U.S.-Russian Talks on Ukraine in Miami This Weekend

American and Russian officials will meet in Miami this weekend for new talks on President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine, according to a White House official who told AFP on Wednesday.

5- Video... "Strange Accident" Ends the Life of an Australian Tourist!

An Australian tourist died in Thailand following a strange accident inside the "Bakarun" restaurant in Phuket city, according to the Daily Mail. Police reported that "the man collided with a broken glass door late at night, causing severe bleeding in his right leg that led to his death after being transferred to the hospital."

Selected articles from Al-Nahar today:

Written by Ali Hamadeh: Disarmament: From the First Phase to the Second Immediately!

According to available information, the army intends to announce the completion of the first phase of disarmament designated for south of the Litani River, thus ending operations within its geographic scope. Army Commander General Rudolf Heikal may bring to the Paris Quartet meeting a file on the inspections and seizures carried out by the army in the area, accompanied by another file related to the military institution's needs, preparing for direct support or through an international conference that Paris says it will call within the next two months.

Written by Sarkis Naoum: Trump's Initiative Not Welcomed by Israel... Nor by "Hamas"!

The Palestinian people are filling the sails of "Hamas" with new wind after two years of harsh war in Gaza tore it apart. This is confirmed by the latest opinion poll conducted last October following a fragile ceasefire at that time. Thus, "Hamas" has reflected the negative results it suffered due to the war, based on opinion polls conducted then.

Written by Manal Shouaya: Will Today's Session Secure the Quorum of the "National Moderation" Bloc? Counting Based on Number of Seats, Not Current MPs

Written by Ibrahim Bayram: Between Berri Covering Negotiations and Qassem's Objection... A Divergence That Does Not Develop into a Split

Between Hezbollah escalating its rhetoric against the option of negotiating with Israel, culminating in the recent appearance of the party's Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, and Speaker Nabih Berri's clear coverage of these negotiations, the question had to be asked: Is this difference between the two poles of the "Shiite duo" on an issue as sensitive as negotiating with Israel a coordinated role exchange, or is it the beginning of a split that many have awaited and bet on happening someday?

Written by Jad H. Fayyad: Netanyahu Moves Toward "Greater Israel" Through Security Zones... Using Multiple Tactics

The Israeli map has expanded since October 7, east, west, and north. In Gaza, Israel crossed the border line and drew a new line called the "yellow line," seizing vast areas of the sector. In Syria, Israeli forces penetrated up to the outskirts of Damascus, annexing parts of Quneitra and Mount Hermon. In Lebanon, they invaded wide areas and began building a new wall deep in the south.