Lebanon

Southern Lebanon Municipal Elections Reveal a Politically Divided Map

This is Beirut 24/05 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

South Lebanon Nabatieh Jezzine Bint Jbeil Lebanon Hasbaya Marjeyoun Municipal Elections

Preliminary, unofficial results from municipal elections in southern Lebanon and Nabatieh suggest a fragmented political landscape, with each major bloc securing strongholds in different areas. Lists backed by the Amal-Hezbollah alliance are reported to have scored victories in the cities of Tyre and Nabatieh. In Jezzine, candidates supported by ...

Municipal Elections in South Lebanon: Jezzine Leads in Voter Turnout

This is Beirut 24/05 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

South Lebanon

Municipal and Mokhtar Elections Kick Off in South Lebanon and Nabatieh The municipal and mokhtar elections began on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. in the governorates of South Lebanon and Nabatieh. As of 4:00 p.m., the voter turnout, according to the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, stood at 25.49%. The turnout by district was as follows: Saida ...

Lebanese Authorities Threaten Sanctions Against Palestinian Factions Rejecting Disarmament (Al-Arabiya)

This is Beirut 24/05 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a landmark decision during the first meeting of the joint Lebanese-Palestinian executive committee on Friday, Lebanese authorities approved a phased plan to seize all weapons – heavy, medium and light – from Palestinian refugee camps across the country. According to a report by Al-Arabiya citing government sources, factions that refuse ...

Syrian Authorities Hand Over Gang Leader in Pascal Sleiman Case

This is Beirut 24/05 15:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanese Army Lebanese Forces Pascal Suleiman Syria Lebanon

On Saturday, Syrian authorities extradited Ahmad Noun – the alleged ringleader behind the kidnapping and murder of Pascal Sleiman, the Lebanese Forces (LF) coordinator for the Jbeil region – to Lebanon. This marks a significant development in the high-profile case that has gripped the country for over a year. The handover ...

VideosAmid the Rubble, Nabatiyeh Votes

Yara Germany 24/05 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Amal Hezbollah Nabatieh Rubble Israel Lebanon

In a city scarred by war, where campaign posters hang beside portraits of those who lost their lives in the latest fighting, Nabatiyeh heads to the polls. Under the enduring shadow of the Hezbollah-Amal alliance, a faint voice of opposition is struggling to emerge.

VideosJezzine’s Youth and the Stakes of the Municipal Elections

Élie-Joe Kamel 24/05 11:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Jezzine Lebanon Youth Municipal Elections

The municipal and mukhtar elections are taking place this Saturday in Jezzine. This is Beirut spoke with local youth to hear their expectations for the new municipal council. A report by Elie-Joe Kamel and Vanessa Kallas

VideosFinal Round of Municipal Elections: Saida Speaks

Chelsea Al Arif 24/05 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute

Municipal Elections Saida

From elderly citizens calling for progress to youth demanding inclusion, Saida’s streets were alive with voices of hope and determination as the 2025 municipal elections wrapped up in South Lebanon. Even children too young to vote marched beside their parents, echoing dreams of a city – and a country – ready to grow.

J. Aoun Calls for Votes 'for Those Who Will Contribute to Reconstruction' of South Lebanon

This is Beirut 24/05 09:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Joseph Aoun South Lebanon

President of the Republic Joseph Aoun visited the Saida and Nabatiyeh Serail on Saturday morning to mark the launch of municipal elections in South Lebanon. “Today, we celebrate not only the anniversary of the Liberation, but also democracy and the power of making the right choice,” he declared, hailing the holding of elections in a region ...

Lebanon’s $4.5 Billion Price Tag: The Hidden Cost of the Syrian War

Christiane Tager 23/05 23:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Banks Syrian refugees Lebanon

Since 2011, hosting Syrian refugees has posed a severe economic challenge for Lebanon. According to the latest World Bank report, the direct annual cost of accommodating these refugees is estimated at around $4.5 billion. However, this figure only accounts for direct expenses. When indirect costs are included, the total cost rises to roughly ...

ExplainerWhat Are the 12 Palestinian Camps in Lebanon?

This is Beirut 23/05 22:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The disarmament of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon will begin in mid-June, based on an agreement with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is on an official visit to Lebanon, a Lebanese government official told AFP on Friday. Following the creation of Israel and the Nakba in 1948, many Palestinian refugees settled in Lebanon. Lebanon ...

Morgan Ortagus Calls for Disarming Hezbollah and Reforming Lebanon to Attract Investment

This is Beirut 23/05 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US Deputy Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus called on Friday for the urgent and complete disarmament of Hezbollah, stressing that legitimate arms must remain solely in the hands of the Lebanese state. In an exclusive statement to Al Jadeed, Ortagus emphasized that genuine economic and financial reforms are not only vital for building a ...

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Aita al-Shaab and a Vehicle in Kfar Kila

This is Beirut 23/05 20:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Israel Lebanon Hezbollah Airstrike drones

An Israeli drone dropped a bomb on the town of Aita al-Shaab on Friday afternoon. No injuries were reported from the strike, though it heightened concerns in the already tense border area. Earlier in the day, Israeli forces opened fire on a civilian vehicle in the town of Kfar Kila near the Fatima Gate. The car was struck by several bullets while ...