Liliane Mokbel 2024-12-05 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The sector shows significant growth potential, however, realizing this requires enhancements to logistical infrastructure and improvements to the regulatory framework. According to Statista Market Insight, Lebanon’s e-commerce market is expected to reach $1.311 billion in revenue in 2024, with an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.88% ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee asserted that the Israeli army “still fights” Hezbollah actions that violate the ceasefire agreement. He declared that the air force, acting under the leadership of the Northern Command, had attacked a rocket launcher in the Majdal Zoun region of South Lebanon, in a post on X on ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-12-04 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
The families of the victims of the August 4 explosion observed their monthly sit-in on Wednesday. They criticized item 26, which was supposed to be on the agenda of the Council of Ministers, but was eventually withdrawn.This item concerned the reinstatement of Hani-el-Hajj, a former member of the Supreme Customs Council, one of the defendants in ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 19:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Caretaker Information Minister, Ziad Makary, emphasized that the Lebanese government “believes in the army’s abilities as it is charged with implementing UN Resolution 1701 with the approval of the whole government,” noting that “there is no other option.” After a cabinet session held on Wednesday and in response to questions of ...
Nidal Ayoub 2024-12-04 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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This international monitoring committee has not yet been formed, yet the violations of the ceasefire cast doubt on the rationale for its establishment and the validity of its functioning, especially as many fear a resumption of confrontations between Hezbollah and Israel. However, contrary to the wishes of many Lebanese, it is not within the ...
Christiane Tager 2024-12-04 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese exports remain a vital pillar of the national economy despite significant challenges. Renowned for its agricultural produce, jewelry and wines, Lebanon continues to maintain a foothold in international markets. Key trading partners include nations in the Middle East, Europe and Africa. However, economic instability and logistical hurdles ...
Maurice Matta 2024-12-04 15:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Retired private school teachers were supposed to receive salaries at nine times their previous value. However, since these schools have failed to pay their dues to the Compensation Fund, the retirees will be paid their old salaries at the end of this month. This dire situation prompted the Teachers' Syndicate President, Nehme Mahfoud, to raise ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 15:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Wednesday that the ceasefire in Lebanon, brokered to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, remains intact despite reports of violations. Speaking at a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meeting in Brussels, Blinken said, “The ceasefire is holding, and we’re using the mechanism ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 14:16 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Lebanon, the US and France have appointed their representatives to the ceasefire monitoring five-member committee agreed to by Hezbollah and Israel. The Lebanese Army's Brigadier General Edgard Lawandos has been appointed to represent Lebanon, while France has appointed Brigadier General Guillaume Ponchin and the US has appointed Major General ...
Rayan Chami 2024-12-04 11:56 - Reading : less than a minute
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One week after the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel took effect, shops in Nabatieh’s souk are gradually reopening. Most owners also hope to repair damages soon. The once vibrant local market is regaining activity despite the setbacks.
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 10:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The calm that had prevailed in southern Lebanon on Wednesday morning was abruptly disrupted by a number of Israeli strikes, machine-gun fires and incursions, in southern Lebanon. Israeli Merkava tanks infiltrated the village of Yaroun, while Israeli forces carried out an incursion into Maroun al-Ras, accompanied by machine gun fire targeting ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 10:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Forces (LF) have urged Hezbollah to “incorporate” itself into the state by legalizing all its institutions, particularly the financial entity al-Qard al-Hassan. The institution recently announced the reopening of 16 branches across various regions in Lebanon, just days after a ceasefire was declared on November 27. In a press ...