This is Beirut 24/01 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Naqoura, situated in southern Lebanon, lies in ruins as returning residents survey the aftermath of the Israeli withdrawal. The city was evacuated by Israeli forces on January 6.
Bassam Abou Zeid 24/01 13:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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For some in Lebanon, everything takes precedence over the law and the Constitution. Terms such as the National Pact, consensus, custom or even the “minutes of the Taif Agreement” are frequently misused to justify allocating the Ministry of Finance to the Shiite duo Amal-Hezbollah. This is not the first time the minutes of the Taif Agreement ...
This is Beirut 24/01 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As the ceasefire draws to a close, Israeli transgressions persist in southern Lebanon, casting doubt on the imminent complete withdrawal of Israeli forces. Having completely withdrawn from nine localities, it nevertheless continues to impose restrictions on the inhabitants of border areas, and to carry out incursions into several border ...
This is Beirut 24/01 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In a bolstered show of Gulf support for Lebanon, Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al Yahya embarked on an official visit to Beirut following the recent visit of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. Minister Al Yahya arrived in Beirut on Friday morning alongside a delegation. He kickstarted his visit with a meeting at Baabda Palace with ...
Fady Noun 24/01 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The unity of Christians has never been more vital amid the evolving realities of the Middle East. The “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,” observed from January 18 to 25, offers a timely opportunity to reaffirm this essential mission. This annual tradition boasts a complex history. It originated from the 19th-century ecumenical movement aimed ...
This is Beirut 23/01 22:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In an interview on MTV’s Sar al-Wa’et (It’s About Time) on Thursday, Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces (LF), shared cautious optimism about Lebanon’s future, particularly following the election of President Joseph Aoun and the nomination of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Geagea stressed that while Lebanon is not yet at its ...
This is Beirut 23/01 21:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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On Thursday, caretaker Minister of Agriculture Abbas al-Hajj Hassan launched Lebanon’s National Drought Management Plan, in collaboration with the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development. This plan is the first of its kind in Lebanon’s efforts to combat drought, positioning Lebanon among the last Arab countries to implement such a ...
This is Beirut 23/01 20:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Israeli government expressed concerns on Thursday about the slow implementation of the ceasefire agreement with Iran-backed Hezbollah, just days before Israel is scheduled to complete its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, as outlined in the deal. The ceasefire, brokered by the United States and France, was agreed upon in November, ...
Lyne Sammouri 23/01 19:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud concluded his visit to Baabda, where he met with newly elected President Joseph Aoun. This visit marks a historic moment, as it is the first time in 15 years that a high-ranking Saudi diplomat has visited Beirut. During the visit, Minister bin Farhan reiterated ...
This is Beirut 23/01 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The management teams of mobile operators Alfa and Touch, along with the employee union, have developed a clear vision to address issues that have remained unresolved for nearly a year, including the signing of the collective labor agreement and salary adjustments. During a Thursday meeting between the management of Alfa and Touch and members of ...
This is Beirut 23/01 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun has underlined Lebanon’s urgent need for a solution to the Syrian refugee crisis, stressing that the country can no longer bear the economic and social burdens associated with hosting displaced Syrians. “The main goal should be the return of these refugees to their country, not their continued stay in Lebanon,” ...
Elie Joe Kamel 23/01 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, announced on November 27, 2024, is set to expire in four days. However, with the lack of enforcement thus far and the sluggish pace of implementation, an extension of the truce seems likely. Israeli forces continue to occupy dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, conducting raids and bombings, ...