This is Holidays: Day 7

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Lebanon Christmas Holidays

This Is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Sunday, December 22. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe; try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!  

Tyre Post-War: Between Reconstruction and Compensation

Lyne Sammouri 20/12 10:08 - Reading : less than a minute

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In Tyre, while some areas show signs of recovery from the war, others still grapple with the effects of destruction. On the third week of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, This Is Beirut documents the reality of life in this coastal city.

This Is Holidays: Day 4

Lyne Sammouri 19/12 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Holidays Christmas

This Is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Thursday, December 19.

South Lebanon: Three Weeks After the Ceasefire

Lyne Sammouri 19/12 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Three weeks following the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, our reporter, Lyne Sammouri, documents what life looks like in certain southern areas.

Lebanon of Tomorrow: Christmas Magic at Sassine Square

Lyne Sammouri 17/12 18:38 - Reading : less than a minute

Christmas Market Lebanon Of Tomorrow

For the fifth year in a row, the Lebanon of Tomorrow Christmas market lit up the heart of Sassine Square. This initiative has been offering visitors a wide choice of products from local entrepreneurs and producers.

This Is Holidays: Day 2

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Lebanon Holidays Christmas

This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Tuesday, December 17.      

The Media Glossary: Saydnaya Prison

Lyne Sammouri 11/12 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute

What is the prison often described as a symbol of torture, fear and inhumane practices? What is Saydnaya Prison, and why is it gaining renewed attention following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime?

A Tour Inside One of the Destroyed Houses in the Southern Suburb of Beirut

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Join our reporter, Lyne Sammouri, as she tours one of the houses that have been destroyed in the southern suburb of Beirut.

Ceasefire: The Day After with Lyne Sammouri, Our Special Correspondent in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut

Lyne Sammouri 27/11 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute

Ceasefire

After two months of intense fighting, a ceasefire has been put into effect. As the region begins to recover, our special correspondent Lyne Sammouri is on the ground, traveling through the southern suburbs of Beirut to report on the first hours and days following this fragile truce. Her journey started in Ghobeiri and Haret Hreik, an area that ...

War Diary: Day 415

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 24, 2024.

Hochstein in Ain el-Tineh for the Second Consecutive Day

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For the second consecutive day, US envoy Amos Hochstein met with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, as part of diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

The Media Glossary: Memoricide

Lyne Sammouri 20/11 11:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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From the vicinity of the Roman Temple of Bacchus in Baalbeck to Saint George's Church in Dardghaya and the Souks of Nabatiyeh, these sites have become collateral damage in the crossfire of war. What is memoricide? Why is it significant today? How is it translated in the context of war?

War Diary: Day 410

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 19, 2024.

South Lebanon Like Never Before

Lyne Sammouri 15/11 21:45 - Reading : less than a minute

South Lebanon

How has South Lebanon changed after weeks of Israeli bombings?

Tyre: A Ghost Town – Special Coverage From South Lebanon

Lyne Sammouri 15/11 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In this exclusive report from Tyre, Lyne Sammouri provides a firsthand look at the stark reality of a city transformed by conflict. The haunting aftermath of the bombings is captured in powerful images, revealing the devastating impact of war on daily life in Tyre and its surrounding villages.

Special Coverage: Reporting from Southern Lebanon

Lyne Sammouri 15/11 11:03 - Reading : less than a minute

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Today, we bring you special coverage from southern Lebanon, starting in Saida, where life continues to follow its “normal” rhythm despite the ongoing war. How are other regions in the South coping? Stay tuned as our reporters provide updates throughout the day, sharing insights and stories from the ground.

Tripoli Behind the Shadow of War

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What does daily life look like in Tripoli, and how is the war affecting the economic and social situation?

The Media Glossary: Buffer Zone

Lyne Sammouri 13/11 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute

Media Glossary War Buffer Zone

Generally known as a neutral area meant to separate opposing forces and prevent conflict. What is a buffer zone? What is its significance in the UN context? What is its significance in the Lebanese-Israeli context?

New Wave of Israeli Strikes in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut

Lyne Sammouri 12/11 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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A new wave of Israeli air strikes has hit Beirut's southern suburbs, in particular surrounding the neighborhoods of Haret Hreik, Hadath, Laylaki and Ghbeiri.

Displaced Crisis: New Shelter Opens at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium

Lyne Sammouri 08/11 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Beirut Governor Judge Marwan Abboud visited on Friday the newly established shelter at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, designed to support displaced residents from schools and private locations across the governorate. This initiative aims to provide a safe environment for the displaced affected by the war.

So the Fire of War Doesn't Extinguish Lives

Lyne Sammouri 07/11 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Since the intensification of Israeli strikes in Lebanon, the Burn Center at the Lebanese Geitaoui Hospital has been working relentlessly to save the victims of this war. Ivana is the youngest among nearly 70 patients admitted to this center, the only one of its kind in Lebanon.

International Reactions to Trump's Election as 47th US President

Lyne Sammouri 06/11 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Donald Trump USA

People from all around the world react to the US presidential election results.

War Diary: Day 397

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 6, 2024.

War Diary: Day 383

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 23, 2024.

Displacement Crisis: A Day with the Order of Malta Lebanon

Lyne Sammouri 18/10 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Lebanese Association of the Order of Malta works to meet the needs of those who have had to flee their homes as a result of the war.

One Year of War: The Numbers in Lebanon

Lyne Sammouri 07/10 22:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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On October 8, 2023, Lebanon was engulfed in limited escalations between Hezbollah and Israel in parallel with the war on Gaza. One year later, the tensions in the south escalated and another war erupted in Lebanon. Here is The War in Numbers.

War Diary: Day 363

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 3rd, 2024.

Updates from Our Reporters: Latest Israeli Attacks on the Southern Suburbs

Lyne Sammouri 03/10 17:41 - Reading : less than a minute

At least four raids hit the southern suburbs of Beirut as of 2:30 PM. One of the targets is reportedly the Hezbollah Press Office. An update from our reporters on the field.

War Diary: Day 361

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 1st, 2024.

A Million Displaced: Families in Lebanon Struggle for Shelter amid War

Lyne Sammouri 30/09 22:19 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon faces a humanitarian catastrophe as nearly one million people are displaced by escalating Israeli attacks and the Israeli war with Hezbollah. In Ain Mreisseh, families huddle on sidewalks and in makeshift tents, highlighting the urgent need for safety and shelter.