Series of Heavy Israeli Strikes Hit Southern Suburbs of Beirut
2024-09-27 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon
Lebanon Facing Deadliest Period in a Generation
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 16:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The UN said Friday that a "catastrophic" intensification of Israeli attacks targeting Hezbollah militants had left Lebanon facing its deadliest period in years, with its hospitals overwhelmed by casualties. "The recent escalations in Lebanon are nothing short of catastrophic," said Imran Riza, the United Nations humanitarian coordinator in ...
While War Hits the Education Sector, Private Schools Look for ‘Online’ Instalments
2024-09-27 16:16 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Between the decision to open schools and the decision for remote learning, a school located in a safe area decided to close its doors until security and stability are restored in the country. The school reassured parents that what their children missed will be made up for in person, a decision that was well received by the parents in ...
Geagea Deplores the Absence of the State Amid War Threats
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 15:31 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea deplored on Friday the “absence of the state” and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri’s failure to convene an extraordinary session to discuss the crisis facing the Lebanese people in light of the escalating confrontations between Israel and Hezbollah. “Ten deputies had submitted, on July 22, 2024, a ...
Tajaddod: This War Is Not Ours
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 14:01 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
MP Michel Moawad, member of the Renewal Bloc (Tajaddod), accused Hezbollah of “dragging Lebanon into a war which is not ours, but the war of others on our land.” In a press conference for the Renewal Bloc held on Friday, he affirmed that this war “is not defensive and was not decided by the Lebanese people through constitutional ...
Mikati’s Diplomatic Efforts in New York to Secure Ceasefire
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 12:37 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati continued his intensive diplomatic meetings in New York as part of his efforts to halt the ongoing war between Hezbollah and Israel. During talks with his British counterpart Keir Starmer, Mikati underscored the urgency of securing a swift ceasefire with Israel while actively pursuing a diplomatic resolution. ...
Social Affairs: Chinese Donation to Aid Displaced Families
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 12:11 - Reading : less than a minute
Hector Hajjar, caretaker Minister of Social Affairs, announced on Friday that “a Chinese donation of one million US dollars will be disbursed to displaced people from seven districts in the south,” which is a contribution for about 10,000 families. He added that “3 million dollars will be distributed in cash to the poorest families.” The ...
Building Job Opportunities via a Dedicated Platform
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 12:08 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Toufic Dabboussi, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture of Tripoli and the North, hosted a delegation comprising of expatriates, academics, businessmen and entrepreneurs on Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was to facilitate an exchange of ideas and experiences aimed at enhancing connections between Lebanese nationals ...
Escalating Attacks in the South and Bekaa, 88 Killed in the Past 24h
2024-09-27 11:39 - Reading : less than a minute
Gemayel: Stop the Support Front; Hand over Hezb's Weapons to Lebanese Army
This Is Beirut 2024-09-26 22:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The leader of the Lebanese Kataeb Party, MP Sami Gemayel, demanded that Hezbollah "stop the support front" and "hand over its weapons and soldiers to the Lebanese army." During a press conference in Bikfaya, Gemayel stated, "We have heard Hezbollah's narrative, and we want to emphasize that no party or individual can lead Lebanon into war alone. ...
Israel Secures $8.7 bn US Military Aid Package
This Is Beirut 2024-09-26 21:08 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel's defense ministry said on Thursday it had secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States to support the country's ongoing military efforts, including upgrading air defense systems. The announcement came as Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas hit out at Washington in his address to the UN General Assembly in New York, accusing ...
Israel Pledges to Hit Hezbollah with All Its Power
This Is Beirut 2024-09-26 20:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Despite international efforts to achieve a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Tel Aviv remains determined to pursue its attacks against the pro-Iranian group, which fuels fears of a wider war, voiced by the United States and the European Union. A ceasefire agreement could be reached at any time, however, as the White House noted on Thursday, ...