Lebanon’s parliament passed a general amnesty law on August 12, 2026. It reduces some prison sentences but excludes several serious crimes, including premeditated murder, corruption, human trafficking, and terrorism financing.
Lebanon’s parliament voted on August 11, 2026, to abolish the death penalty. The new law replaces it with life imprisonment with hard labor, but it still requires the president’s signature.
Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold US-mediated technical talks in Rome from August 4 to 6. The meetings are expected to address the framework agreement, pilot zones in southern Lebanon, and unresolved border issues.
Sagesse beat Al Riyadi 101–96 in Ghazir on July 24, tying the Lebanese Basketball League final series at one game each.
