Lebanon

Hezbollah’s Rapid Rebuilding Outpaces Lebanon’s Disarmament Efforts

This is Beirut 22/10 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah Lebanese Army The Jerusalem Post

Hezbollah’s accelerated rebuilding efforts risk provoking an Israeli response if Lebanon does not act swiftly, according to Western intelligence sources cited by The Jerusalem Post. In a report published Tuesday, the Israeli daily highlighted the group’s ongoing efforts to rearm and reconstruct, even as the Lebanese government has officially ...

Q&AHealing Without Forgetting: Rony Mecattaf Connects with His Readers

Bélinda Ibrahim 21/10 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Rony Mecattaf Book 4 August 2020 Beirut Explosion Culture

La blessure qui guérit, published a few months ago by Éditions Erick Bonnier, is already drawing attention. In this book, Rony Mecattaf, psychotherapist and a leading figure in Lebanon’s intellectual scene, recounts how the violence of the Beirut port explosion, which left him permanently scarred, became a path toward ...

Numbers & FiguresConsumer Price Index Up 0.6% in September

This is Beirut 21/10 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute

South Lebanon Economy

Lebanon’s Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% in September 2025, compared with August 2025, according to official data. Year-on-year inflation reached 15.06%. At the governorate level, monthly increases varied significantly: Mount Lebanon, +0.90%; Beqaa, +0.69%; Nabatieh, +0.64%; Beirut, +0.27%; South Lebanon, +0.22%; and North Lebanon, ...

Op-edThe Lebanese Demand Peace with Israel

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 21/10 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah Peace

"Break the taboos; we demand peace," declared Marcel Ghanem, host of Lebanon’s premier talk show. "Demanding peace [with Israel] is not a crime," he emphasized, challenging entrenched narratives. Marwan Hamade, a seasoned Druze lawmaker, appeared on I24 News (French service) to discuss Gaza, signaling a willingness to defy Lebanon’s surreal ...

WindowDirect vs. Indirect Negotiations: Lebanon’s Diplomatic Playbook Reexamined

Mario Chartouni 21/10 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Donald Trump Ceasefire Hezbollah Joseph Aoun

In the wake of the Gaza ceasefire brokered on October 13 by Donald Trump, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun issued a statement that raised more than a few eyebrows, and possibilities. “The Lebanese state has already negotiated with Israel under American and UN mediation, resulting in the maritime border agreement… So why not adopt the same ...

Berri Convenes Parliament for Opening of Autumn Session

This is Beirut 21/10 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Nabih Berry Ibrahim Kanaan Parliament

Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri has convened lawmakers for a plenary session on Tuesday, October 21, at 11 AM, marking the official opening of the ordinary autumn parliamentary session. Although the meeting is not intended for legislative work, it represents an essential step in ensuring the proper functioning of the institution. Under Article ...

PoliticsAmericans Call for Direct Talks Between Lebanon and Israel

Bassam Abou Zeid 21/10 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Benjamin Netanyahu Hezbollah Joseph Aoun

Israel does not seek to negotiate with Lebanon solely over Hezbollah’s disarmament; its broader goal is a peace and normalization agreement between the two countries. At present, Israel shows little interest in Lebanese proposals, much like during the maritime border talks, where shuttle diplomacy by Amos Hochstein between Beirut and Tel Aviv ...

Op-edThe Soft Narrative of Hezbollah’s Terror

Johnny Kortbawi 21/10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Hezbollah Beirut

Every era has its instruments of propaganda — voices that amplify power, shaping history, politics, and identity to advance agendas far removed from democratic principles and the natural order of events. Since the assassination of Hezbollah’s former Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, and after a period of denial and confusion within the ...

Pope Leo XIV’s Visit: Bookings Soar, Hotels Remain on Standby

Christiane Tager 20/10 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With the historic visit of Pope Leo XIV, scheduled from November 30 to December 2, 2025, drawing near, Lebanon is experiencing a surge in travel bookings. Airlines report a strong rise in demand, while the hotel sector is still waiting to see tangible gains. The announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s first trip to the region has generated widespread ...

Heading Toward 5G: Is Lebanon Ready?

This is Beirut 20/10 15:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon communication 5G Internet

When Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage announced a three-year plan to introduce 5G across Lebanon, questions immediately arose about the country’s ability to modernize its infrastructure. The plan, revealed on October 15, aims to position Lebanon at the forefront of innovation. It promises ultra-fast internet speeds, minimal delays ...

One Year After Nasrallah’s Death, Hezbollah Struggles to Rebuild

This is Beirut 20/10 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah Hamas Hashem Safieddine Iran

A year after the assassination of its leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli strike on Beirut on September 27, 2024, Hezbollah is quietly attempting to rebuild its shattered leadership and reassert its influence. According to a detailed report by Le Figaro correspondent Georges Malbrunot, the Shia militia now operates in a state of ...

AnalysisThe Jeopardized Peace

Charles Chartouni 20/10 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Gaza Hamas Donald Trump Hezbollah

The significant progress toward peace achieved by the Trump administration presents a valuable opportunity if key obstacles can be overcome. None of the earlier, ill-conceived attempts to end the cycle of violence compare with the outstanding diplomatic achievement of the American administration. The humbug of the French president has faded away, ...