Seventeen Killed in Israeli Bombardment on Tyre... 14 Airstrikes on the Southern Suburb

This is Beirut 2024-11-09 09:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The death toll from the Israeli airstrikes in many Lebanese regions is rising steadily. Seventeen people, including a pregnant woman and a child, were killed in Tyre, where raids were carried out on several neighborhood of the city, on Friday evening, according to the Ministry of Health, as rescue workers continued to search through the rubble of ...

ExplainerBrighter Prospects for Mikati?

Natasha Metni Torbey 2024-11-08 20:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Expected in Riyadh on Sunday to participate in the Arab-Islamic summit scheduled for November 11, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati plans to arrive with strong political backing. His main challenge will be to present himself before the Arab community not only as Leban exon’s executive leader, but also as a national and, importantly, Sunni ...

UNIFIL: 'Israel Deliberately and Directly Violates 1701'

This is Beirut 2024-11-08 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) called the Israeli army’s activities “a flagrant violation of international law and resolution 1701” and accused them of “deliberately and directly destroying clearly identifiable UNIFIL property.” UNIFIL also disclosed in a news statement on Friday that a concrete building and a ...

All but Ideal: Naim Qassem’s Shortcomings

Nisrine Merheb 2024-11-08 17:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“Polite” [Sheikh] Naim Qassem might have preferred a career as a chemistry teacher, or perhaps he would have remained content as Deputy Secretary-General. Back then, we might have welcomed his “light” appearances, his intellectual statements and his “modern” positions, like his 2017 statement attacking women who are “adorned” or ...

The Shiite Community at a Crossroads: An Inevitable Transition to Statehood

Johnny Ftouhi 2024-11-08 16:35 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

Shiites Lebanon

Amid Lebanon’s escalating political and security crises, discussions about the future of the state have become vital. The issue of the Shiite community and its stance toward the state and its institutions is particularly significant, especially as regional and local tensions increase due to the Israeli war. In this context, voices within the ...

VideosDisplaced Crisis: New Shelter Opens at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium

Lyne Sammouri 2024-11-08 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Beirut Governor Judge Marwan Abboud visited on Friday the newly established shelter at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, designed to support displaced residents from schools and private locations across the governorate. This initiative aims to provide a safe environment for the displaced affected by the war.

The Lebanese People Have Every Right to Ask Hezbollah

Bassam Abou Zeid 2024-11-08 13:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has called on the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) to provide clarification regarding the Israeli landing operation in Batroun and the abduction of Imad Amhaz, who, according to the Israelis, is a significant figure within Hezbollah. Qassem stressed that, at this point, he does not wish to make any ...

WindowAnxiety Management in Lebanon: Benzodiazepine Usage During Crises

Maroun Chahine 2024-11-08 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The ongoing crisis has profoundly impacted the mental health of the Lebanese population, with anxiety levels rising dramatically, reflecting a pervasive sense of fear and uncertainty. While many seek relief through various methods such as meditation, exercise, or alternative medicine, an increasing number are turning to quick fixes to manage their ...

Israeli Strikes, Hezbollah Ambushes Escalate Along the Lebanese Border

This is Beirut 2024-11-08 12:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israeli attacks on several areas in Lebanon continue. Intense Israeli raids targeted the city of Tyre on Friday evening. The National News Agency (ANI) reported that the Israeli raids on Tyre left 3 people dead and more than 30 injured. The strikes also caused extensive damage in the targeted areas. Lebanese state media also reported that on ...

Q&AEd Gabriel: ATFL Is a Facilitator of Policy and Politics

Tylia El Helou 2024-11-08 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an interview with This is Beirut, President and CEO of the American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) and former Ambassador Ed Gabriel explains the mission and objectives of ATFL in helping to promote and advocate for Lebanon in Washington, D.C.

WindowDruze Leadership on High Alert to Avert Reckless Ventures

Toni Issa 2024-11-08 10:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon's political and sectarian forces cannot approach the current Israeli war as they did previous conflicts, including the 1982 invasion that reached Beirut. This war risks dismantling the existing “rules of engagement” between Lebanese sectarian groups, potentially ushering in a new balance of power. As a result, all factions are bracing ...

Geagea: 'Hezbollah Is Deceiving the Lebanese to Continue Fighting'

This is Beirut 2024-11-07 22:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Head of the Lebanese Forces (LF) Party Samir Geagea affirmed that the campaign launched against the Lebanese Army about two weeks ago, followed by the positions of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, “represents the largest operation of fraud and deception that we are witnessing.” In an interview with LBCI on Thursday, he ...