Lebanon

UNIFIL Condemns Israeli Strikes Near Peacekeepers in Maroun al-Ras

This is Beirut 03/10 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stated on Friday that the Israeli army dropped grenades earlier in the morning, “in close proximity to peacekeeping forces working alongside the Lebanese army to protect civilian workers” in the southern border town of Maroun al-Ras. The civilians had been clearing rubble from homes ...

Op-edAre Things Looking Brighter for the Middle East?

David Hale 03/10 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A year after Israel defanged Hezbollah, and in the wake of the annual opening of the UN General Assembly and several developments related to the Middle East, it may be a good time to take stock. In my 38-year career of diplomacy in the Middle East, anytime someone expressed optimism, I would suggest a head examination might be in order. However, ...

Juvenile Detention in Lebanon: Roumieh to Warwar

Natasha Metni Torbey 03/10 15:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Juvenile detainees in Lebanon are generally between 12 and 18 years old. Some are arrested for minor offenses, such as stealing a phone or reasons linked to homelessness, while others face more serious charges related to organized crime or national security. For years, these children shared the daily life of adult inmates at Roumieh, Lebanon’s ...

Lebanon, EU Discuss Return of Syrian Refugees

This is Beirut 03/10 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Raggi met with European Union Ambassador to Lebanon Sandra De Waele to discuss the return of Syrian refugees to their country. Raggi emphasized the need to accelerate the process and urged the EU to intensify its efforts, stressing that aid should prioritize Syrians inside Syria to encourage their ...

Why Did the Government Overlook the Report on District 16?

Johnny Kortbawi 03/10 13:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Different considerations govern expatriate voting, an issue on which Speaker Nabih Berri was adamant, declaring that “Bible and Quran precede electoral law,” meaning the article in question will not be amended under any circumstances. This leaves us with two possibilities: either proceed with the law as it stands with District 16 included in ...

Washington Allocates $230 Million for Lebanese Army and ISF Ahead of Shutdown

This is Beirut 03/10 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Just hours before a government shutdown, the United States confirmed a new security aid package for Lebanon. The Lebanese Army and the Internal Security Forces (ISF) will receive $230 million in funding, a strong political signal of support for state institutions. According to Reuters, the US administration approved the funding on September 30, ...

Lebanon under Scrutiny: Weapons and Army Moves!

Bassam Abou Zeid 03/10 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Countries concerned with the Lebanese situation are awaiting the army’s first report, expected in the coming days, on the implementation of the plan to ensure weapons are exclusively in the hands of the Lebanese state. The focus is both on timing: whether the report will be released before the 5th of this month or be delayed; and on content, ...

New Israeli Strikes on Ali Taher Hills Target Hezbollah Site

This is Beirut 03/10 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Residents of southern Lebanon were shaken in the early hours of Friday by a series of Israeli airstrikes on the wooded hills of Ali Taher, near Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa. The Israeli army claimed responsibility for the attack and announced through its Arabic-speaking spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, that it had struck a Hezbollah site. In a statement ...

VideosInternational Translation Day and the Future of Translators

Vanessa Kallas 02/10 17:33 - Reading : less than a minute

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On International Translation Day, translators reflect on their evolving role, from Saint Jerome’s Vulgate to today’s AI tools. They balance technology with human expertise to ensure language continues to connect people across cultures.

Raouche Case: One Person Held in Custody

This is Beirut 02/10 15:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The owner of the laser device used to project the portraits of the two Hezbollah leaders assassinated by Israel onto the Pigeon Rocks in Raouche was placed in custody on Thursday, following an order from Prosecutor General Jamal Hajjar. The investigation into the case is ongoing to determine responsibility for violating instructions issued by the ...

Disarmament Plan: Army Report Awaits Cabinet Review

This is Beirut 02/10 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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According to reports by local channel MTV on Thursday, Lebanon’s government is expected to receive a detailed report from the army in the coming days on its activities south of the Litani. The document comes a month after the cabinet approved a military plan to secure the state’s exclusive control over weapons. It will be closely watched, ...

Lebanon’s Gold Market: Fast Profits and the Risk of Disillusionment

Liliane Mokbel 02/10 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The country’s gold market has entered a phase of sharp volatility. Against the backdrop of a prolonged crisis, transactions are picking up in both directions: some are selling jewelry and bullion to lock in immediate gains, while others are rushing to buy the yellow metal, long regarded as the ultimate safe haven. This contradictory dynamic ...