Newspaper headlines focus on south Lebanon, Ali al-Taher, sanctions

Newspaper headlines published on Saturday, August 22, 2026 focused on developments in south Lebanon and the Ali al-Taher hill. Al-Nahar wrote: concerns are widening, will the battle go beyond Ali al-Taher hill? Al-Jumhuriya said: Ali al-Taher, embers under the ashes. Under the headline: the mystery of Ali al-Taher hill, Al-Sharq said the south brings together Salam and Monsey, with an army visit in Tyre and emphasis on the state option. Other papers also addressed new U.S. sanctions on Hezbollah and their impact on Lebanon. Al-Liwaa said Salam stressed southern steadfastness, the state, the army and the citizens, and noted that Haikal was in Rome after Aoun talks, while Gallant is heading to Beirut and Ali al-Taher is at the forefront.