Anthony B. Kantara

Jan 20, 2025 | the961.com | Anthony B. Kantara

After my name was floated for the Minister of Information role, a position I’m not inclined to consider, I put together this strategy and plan of action for whoever wishes to accept the role. This will give them insight into how the industry can be improved.

Nov 18, 2024 | the961.com | Anthony B. Kantara

Trump’s victory in the US elections, notably winning Michigan – a state with a large Lebanese-American population – reflects the hopes of many Lebanese for an end to the Israel-Hezbollah war. Interestingly, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, Dr. Masaad Boulos, played a significant role in mobilizing the Lebanese and Arab vote for Trump.

Nov 17, 2024 | the961.com | Anthony B. Kantara

Trump’s recent win has significantly shifted the dynamics, especially with expectations that he will work to resolve ongoing global conflicts like Israel-Gaza, Israel-Hezbollah, and Russia-Ukraine, as he campaigned on. There’s also a belief that he’ll take a tough, aggressive stance on Iran, similar to his previous term, in order to force a new deal that would also involve Hezbollah. Trump himself has suggested this will be a priority shortly after taking office in January.

Nov 1, 2024 | the961.com | Anthony B. Kantara

As talks of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah emerge, it’s important to manage expectations by considering a few key factors:Similarities in Gaza Ceasefire Talks & TermsBattlefield ConditionsIsrael’s IntentionsUS ElectionsIran and Western InterestsSimilarities in Gaza Ceasefire talksOver the past year in Gaza, we’ve seen ceasefire talks pop up repeatedly, only to fizzle out. Both sides seem to use these discussions more for political maneuvering than for actually reaching an agreement.

Oct 24, 2024 | the961.com | Anthony B. Kantara

Following Israel’s wave of attacks on Hezbollah’s financial network, particularly its illegal bank masquerading as a charity, Al-Qard Al-Hassan, it released a detailed video claiming a supposed $500 million stash of cash and gold hidden in a bunker beneath a hospital. In the video, the IDF, as if speaking on behalf of the Lebanese people, alleged that Hezbollah was storing over half a billion dollars worth of cash and gold “belonging to the people” in a bunker beneath Serhal Hospital in Dahye.