Lebanon

Lebanon Launches First National Campaign to Prevent Drowning

This is Beirut 01/08 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon launched its first National Drowning Prevention Awareness Campaign on Friday, aiming to address a leading yet preventable public health issue. The campaign was motivated by the statistics related to drownings in Lebanon. A recent study by Dr. Samar El Hajj from the American University of Beirut, using data from the Internal Security ...

Minister of Justice: Beirut Port Blast Probe Nearing Final Stage

This is Beirut 01/08 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Minister of Justice Adel Nassar announced on Friday that the investigation into the devastating Beirut Port explosion of August 4, 2020, is approaching its final phase. Nassar emphasized the importance of reaching the truth and ensuring accountability, declaring that no state can be complete without justice for such a catastrophic ...

SpotlightAugust 4: Families Revive Memory With Olive Trees

Bélinda Ibrahim 01/08 18:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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When justice falters, memory remains. A memory planted with bare hands into a soil still shaken by anger and silence. For five years, families of August 4, 2020 explosion victims have waited in vain, expecting answers, accountability, and convictions. But waiting led nowhere. So, some have stopped waiting. Not out of vengeance, but to stand their ...

UK Launches New Facility in Hamat to Support Lebanese Army

This is Beirut 01/08 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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British Chargé d’Affaires Victoria Dunne inaugurated a new accommodation facility in Hamat on Friday, marking the 80th Lebanese Army Day. According to a statement issued by the British Embassy, “the project, funded by the UK Ministry of Defense, supports ongoing British training for various units of the Lebanese Armed Forces, including ...

PoliticsFrom Strategy to Reality: What Will It Take to Disarm Hezbollah?

Natasha Metni Torbey 01/08 15:30 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

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The question of disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon, long a political taboo, is now back at the heart of both political and diplomatic discussions. This shift comes amid mounting international pressure and a changing balance of power in the region. Although the topic remains deeply divisive within Lebanon’s political class, experts believe there are ...

ExplainerPolitics Divide, The Army Unites

Hala Abdallah 01/08 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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They come from every religion, region, and background, but wear one uniform. On Lebanese Army Day, we’re looking at the history, strength, and unity behind the one institution every Lebanese proudly supports: the Lebanese Army.

Haykal Marks Army Day with Border Pledge and Tribute to Troops

This is Beirut 01/08 10:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander General Rodolphe Haykal reaffirmed on Friday the army’s firm commitment to national security, announcing a “large-scale and important deployment” in the southern Litani region, conducted in close coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), as Israel continues to occupy several ...

Series of Israeli Strikes on the Beqaa and South Lebanon

This is Beirut 31/07 19:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on Thursday evening targeting the Beqaa and South Lebanon. The consecutive raids struck the areas of Brital, Nabi Sreij, Nabi Chit and Nasiriyeh (Baalbeck), as well as parts of Northern Beqaa. Several strikes also hit Aichiyeh, Mahmoudiya (Jezzine), Dimachkiyeh, Borghoz and Jormok (Tyre), as well as ...

CENTCOM Chief in Beirut: US Reaffirms Support for Lebanese Army

This is Beirut 31/07 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received US General Michael Kurilla, the Commander of CENTCOM (US Central Command), on Thursday in Baabda. The meeting was held in the presence of US Ambassador Lisa A. Johnson and a delegation of senior military officials, underscoring America’s continued commitment to Lebanon. According to the Lebanese ...

Aoun on Army Day: Disarmament of All Militias Including Hezbollah

This is Beirut 31/07 17:28 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On the occasion of Lebanese Army Day, President Joseph Aoun delivered on Thursday a speech of rare resolve, calling for a national awakening around the military institution and demanding that all weapons – without exception – be placed under the exclusive authority of the Lebanese Army. In an address clearly directed at all Lebanese, including ...

SpotlightLebanese Weddings: A Factory of Bliss and Big Bucks

Christiane Tager 31/07 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Today, Lebanese weddings are no longer just about love; they’re major financial productions. Each celebration activates an entire economic ecosystem: fully booked wedding planners, photographers and videographers charging thousands of dollars, gourmet caterers offering five-star menus, florists capable of transforming any venue into a lush ...

Banking Reform, Judiciary, Leases, Education: Parliament Approves Four Key Bills

This is Beirut 31/07 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Parliament held two separate sessions on Thursday – one in the morning and one in the evening – to debate and vote on a series of legal, administrative, and economic bills. Among the approved texts was the long-anticipated law on the organization of the judiciary, widely regarded as a significant step forward in ...