Lebanon

InvestigationLebanon 2019: Behind a Programmed Revolution (1/2)

Natasha Metni Torbey 17/10 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Six years have passed since the October 2019 uprising, an upheaval whose effects continue to heavily weigh on Lebanon. In just a few days, the country appeared to unite against a political class widely seen as corrupt and incapable of averting the looming economic collapse. This surge of public anger culminated in the resignation of Saad ...

Iran Slams Israeli Strikes in Lebanon as 'Ceasefire Violation'

This is Beirut 17/10 11:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran on Friday condemned strikes by its arch-foe Israel on southern Lebanon, a stronghold of its close ally Hezbollah. The foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, called the strikes a "blatant violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity," in a statement. Of course, this claim is rich coming from Iran, a country ...

LAF Clears Thousands of Weapons in Southern Lebanon, Says CENTCOM

This is Beirut 17/10 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have cleared nearly 10,000 rockets, 400 missiles and more than 205,000 fragments of unexploded ordnance in the past year as part of a sweeping disarmament campaign in southern Lebanon, according to a statement released on Thursday by US Central Command (CENTCOM). The figures were highlighted during the 11th ...

Op-edThe Elections May Not Be the Problem, but They Are Certainly Not the Solution

Johnny Kortbawi 17/10 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Amal Hezbollah Elections Nabih Berri

The upcoming parliamentary elections are highly important, marking a defining moment in Lebanon’s history. Since independence, the country has held many elections, each shaped by its own circumstances. Some of these elections have stood out as true turning points, reshaping Lebanese politics and strengthening the balance of power in the ...

EditorialThe Illusion of October 17

Tylia El Helou 17/10 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Lebanon Revolution

In October 2019, Lebanon was on its last breath. Decades of corruption, clientelism, and mismanagement had pushed the country to the brink of collapse. The announcement of a tax on WhatsApp calls was the spark: hundreds of thousands of Lebanese, from all sects, poured into the streets, shouting their anger at the political class. The slogans ...

ExclusiveLAF Soldiers “Led Into a Trap” in Zebqine Blast, Sources Say

This is Beirut 17/10 07:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Six Lebanese soldiers were killed on August 9 in a powerful explosion in the Zebqine valley near Majdel Zoun, in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district. While initial reports pointed to an accidental explosion, a U.S. intelligence source said that contacts within the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) confirmed the unit “was led into a ...

Israel Rocks South Lebanon with Dozens of Air Strikes

This is Beirut 16/10 22:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israeli warplanes are carrying out a large-scale assault, launching dozens of air raids on the area and the valleys surrounding the towns of Ansar, Sinay, and Zarariya in south Lebanon. Intense airstrikes also targeted the area between the towns of Ansar, Sinay, and Bsafourah, marking one of the sharpest escalations in recent weeks. At least one ...

Israeli Escalation Envisioned: Timing Hinges on Multiple Factors

Bassam Abou Zeid 16/10 18:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israelis have not ruled out intensifying their military strikes against Hezbollah across Lebanon. However, according to available information, they are closely monitoring three key issues: the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and Hamas’ compliance, the latest developments in the confrontation with Iran, and US policy ...

New UK-Supported Border Checkpoint Opens in Eastern Lebanon

This is Beirut 16/10 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Border Control Edward Ahlgren United Kingdom UNIFIL

A new border checkpoint has been inaugurated along Lebanon’s eastern frontier, as part of a project funded by the UK’s Integrated Security Fund. This facility is part of a broader program aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to combat smuggling and cross-border illegal activities. The site visit ...

South Lebanon: Security, Diplomacy, and Reconstruction

This is Beirut 16/10 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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While touring southern Lebanon on Thursday, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced that an international conference in support of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and security services – in preparation for several months – is expected to be held "soon." The event aims to address the urgent needs of the army, particularly in ...

More than 400 Syrian Refugees Voluntarily Return Home from Lebanon

This is Beirut 16/10 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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More than 400 Syrian refugees departed Lebanon on Wednesday morning as part of the fifth convoy of the voluntary repatriation plan organized by the Lebanese government, in coordination with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Lebanese Red Cross, and several humanitarian partners. The group ...

Israeli Drone Targets Car in South Lebanon, Driver Injured

This is Beirut 15/10 20:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Drone Airstrike Border

An Israeli drone fired two guided missiles at a civilian “Rapid” vehicle on the Seddiqin-Kafra road in southern Lebanon on Wednesday evening, injuring the driver, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The attack occurred in the al-Asi area, near the “al-Rimal Cooperative,” prompting ambulances to rush to the scene. Initial reports ...