Lebanon

Mikati and Hamieh Address Damage Assessment Ahead of Upcoming Cabinet Session

This is Beirut 05/12 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Caretaker Minister of Public Works Ali Hamieh met on Thursday at the Grand Serail to discuss damage assessment, debris removal and reconstruction efforts. Following the meeting, Hamieh stated that representatives from various concerned bodies, including the Council for the South, the High Relief ...

Lebanese Priorities and Ceasefire Implementation Discussed in Meeting Between Mikati and Ponchin

This is Beirut 05/12 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with the head of the French military delegation to Supervisory Commission tasked with monitoring the ceasefire, General Brigadier Guillaume Ponchin at the Grand Serail on Thursday. French Ambassador to Lebanon, Hervé Magro, and the Prime Minister's advisors, Ambassador Boutros Assaker and Ziad Mikati ...

UNICEF Seeks $9.9B to Aid Conflict-Affected Children, Including in Lebanon

This is Beirut 05/12 12:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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UNICEF launched a $9.9 billion funding appeal on Wednesday to reach 109 million children across 146 countries among them Lebanon, with lifesaving aid in 2025. The funds will be utilized in UNICEF’s humanitarian response to multiple conflicts, climate shocks, displacement, and health crises expected next year, the statement said. The top five ...

A Morning Warning to Southern Residents, Latest Developments on LAF Deployment

This is Beirut 05/12 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As has been the case since the implementation of the ceasefire on November 27, Israeli army Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, issued a warning to residents in Southern Lebanon on Thursday morning. He stated that until further notice, it is prohibited to travel south to specific villages and their surrounding areas, including Shebaa, Hebbariyeh, ...

VideosLife in Nabatieh: Struggling to Return

Rayan Chami 05/12 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Nabatieh War Lebanon

In Kfar Sir, a village 10 km from Nabatieh, residents are slowly returning to shattered homes, while others open their doors to support neighbors in need. Amid the challenges of rebuilding, a strong sense of community offers a glimmer of hope.

ExplainerE-commerce Is Thriving in Lebanon

Liliane Mokbel 05/12 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

e-commerce Lebanon

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% ...

Adraee: Israeli Operations Are Still Ongoing

This is Beirut 04/12 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 ...

VideosAugust 4 : Sit-in of Victims' Families Stigmatizing Government Decision

Élie-Joe Kamel 04/12 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute

August 4 Victims Sit-in

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 ...

Council of Ministers: LAF Is the Only Option in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 04/12 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 ...

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Ceasefire Monitoring Committee: An "Enhanced Complaint Bureau"

Nidal Ayoub 04/12 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 ...

Lebanese Exports: Top Products and Destinations

Christiane Tager 04/12 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

Retired Teachers' Rights in Jeopardy

Maurice Matta 04/12 15:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Najib Mikati

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 ...