Salam Awaits a Meeting with Berri to Form His Government

This is Beirut 15/01 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Parliament Government Nawaf Salam Nabih Berry

The second round of non-binding parliamentary consultations concluded after the first round during which a significant majority of MPs called for national unity and inclusiveness. Consultations will resume tomorrow, on Thursday. According to sources reported by our colleague Houna Loubnan, Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam confirmed that he ...

A Promising Ski Season Despite Modest Snowfall

Marilyne Jallad 15/01 18:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Ski Resorts

Since the beginning of January, four out of five ski resorts in Lebanon have already opened, only a few days apart. Weekday prices typically range from $30 to $40, rising to $40 to $65 on weekends, depending on the resort (for details, check the sidebar or the ski station websites), with different rates for children and passes excluded. The slopes ...

VideosHankach to TIB: A Step Closer to the Dream

This is Beirut 15/01 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute

In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, MP Elias Hankach discussed his vision for the new government and emphasized the importance of including new faces.

What Form of Government for Nawaf Salam?

Bassam Abou Zeid 15/01 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam government

The Lebanese, as well as the international community, notably the five nations making up the Quintet Committee (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, France, the United States and Qatar), are closely monitoring the formation of a government to be led by Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam. Informed political sources maintain that the government’s formation is ...

VideosSadek to TIB: More Women in the Next Government 

Chelsea Al Arif 15/01 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute

In an interview with This is Beirut, MP Waddah Sadek clarified his stance and vision on the upcoming government, advocating for increased inclusivity and the integration of women.

VideosGovernment Formation: Amal and Hezbollah Boycott Non-Binding Consultations

Chelsea Al Arif 15/01 11:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Amal Hezbollah

Designated Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrived at the Parliament this morning at 10 AM. However, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who was scheduled to meet with him, boycotted the non-binding consultations. Meanwhile, the Shiite duo Amal and Hezbollah had been considering boycotting the parliamentary consultations since Tuesday evening, a decision ...

Tensions in Southern Lebanon and International Concerns

This is Beirut 15/01 11:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

South Lebanon Donald Trump Ceasefire Hezbollah Tehran

Israeli violations in southern Lebanon are ongoing. On Tuesday night, the Israeli Army bombarded multiple homes and destroyed roads in the southern Lebanese towns of Aita al-Shaab, Hanine and Maroun al-Ras. Moreover, a heavy Israeli bombardment caused extensive damage to the village of Markaba in Marjayoun. In another incident in Marjayoun, ...

Al-Rai: It Is Time to Move Beyond Pessimism

This is Beirut 15/01 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Bechara Rai Joseph Aoun

Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai has called for a shift away from pessimism, expressing hope for a brighter future for Lebanon. Speaking from the presidential palace in Baabda after his meeting with President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday, Patriarch al-Rai highlighted the president’s wishes to swiftly form an inclusive government provided that all ...

Amal and Hezbollah Will Boycott Parliamentary Consultations

This is Beirut 14/01 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Amal Hezbollah Joseph Aoun

The Amal and Hezbollah blocs declared its decision to abstain from participating in the non-binding parliamentary consultations scheduled by Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam on Wednesday to form his government. During an interview with the local channel LBCI on Wednesday, MP Qassem Hachem, affiliated with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, ...

Blinken Claims Hezbollah Is Now 'Just a Memory'

This is Beirut 14/01 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

United States Gaza Israel Antony Blinken Hezbollah

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday, referred to "Hezbollah's retreat to the north of the Litani River," noting that "Iran has lost the ability to supply the party with weapons." "Hezbollah has lost and is now a thing of the past. His attacks have harmed the Lebanese and the Israelis," he said at a press conference on the situation ...

Nawaf Salam Begins Consultations with Former Prime Ministers

This is Beirut 14/01 18:47 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Najib Mikati Fouad Siniora Lebanon Tammam Salam

Newly appointed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam made protocol visits to former Lebanese prime ministers on Tuesday, starting with caretaker PM Najib Mikati. Following their brief meeting, Mikati remarked, “We discussed current issues, but due to his protocol tour, the meeting was concise. We agreed to reconvene later, and I wish him success in ...

French President Emmanuel Macron to Visit Lebanon on Friday

This is Beirut 14/01 18:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Emmanuel Macron Joseph Aoun Hervé Magro

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to arrive in Beirut on Friday, according the Lebanese Presidency. According to a statement issued by the Élysée Palace, through this visit, President Macron wishes to “underline France's unfailing commitment to supporting Lebanon, its sovereignty and its unity.” “He ...