This is Beirut 01/01 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
The Patriarch of Cilicia of the Armenian Catholics, Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian, called on Lebanese leaders to “assume their responsibilities and put the interests of the nation first.” In this context, he stressed the need for Lebanon to have a president who is “unifying, visionary, not affiliated with any particular group, and who can ...
This is Beirut 01/01 09:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli army's Arabic-speaking spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, began 2025 by announcing that it had targeted a vehicle and an arms depot belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, without specifying the location. “On Tuesday, the Israeli army spotted Hezbollah members transferring combat equipment from an arms depot in southern Lebanon to a ...
Marilyne Jallad 2024-12-31 18:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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As we wander through the bustling streets of Basta al-Tahta, lined with small shops, it is easy to forget that this neighborhood paid a heavy price before the ceasefire was reached between Israel and Hezbollah on November 27. Yet, the harsh reality quickly reasserts itself. Illegal Weapons: A Persistent Wound That Dims Hope With graying hair and ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-31 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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An Israeli drone bombed a car in the town of Bani Hayan in the caza of Marjayoun on Tuesday, in yet another violation of the precarious ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. The town of Shebaa was targeted by Israeli artillery several times. Furthermore, soldiers of the 769th Brigade “discovered and destroyed a Hezbollah weapon depot in the ...
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-12-31 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Tuesday, December 31. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe. Try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!
This is Beirut 2024-12-31 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In the presence of Army Commander General Joseph Aoun and several officers, a ceremony was held at the Army Command headquarters to honor the families of the soldiers who were martyred on the field of honor in the south during the recent Israeli war on Lebanon. The Army Commander expressed his condolences to the families of the martyrs and ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-31 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute
The Syrian Authorities are preparing to resume the passport stamping process at the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing starting Wednesday. As reported by MTV, the Syrian government has launched a trial phase of the passport stamping process for individuals crossing into and out of Syria via the Lebanese-Syrian borders. This trial is currently ...
Lyne Sammouri 2024-12-31 13:20 - Reading : less than a minute
On Tuesday, French Ministers Jean-Noël Barrot (Foreign Affairs) and Sébastien Lecornu (Defense) met in Tyre with General Edgard Lawandos, commander of Lebanon's southern sector and Lebanon’s representative on the Ceasefire Monitoring Committee.
This is Beirut 2024-12-31 11:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israeli ceasefire violations continue in southern Lebanon, in parallel with a joint redeployment of the Lebanese army and UNIFIL. A joint Lebanese army and UNIFIL patrol entered the village of Chamaa, following the withdrawal of the Israeli army. The army thus returned to the military position it had vacated after the start of the Israeli ground ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-31 10:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese Army Command announced on Tuesday that army units have intensified security measures as part of their operational duties in preparation for New Year’s Eve. These measures include exceptional procedures implemented across various Lebanese regions. “This effort aims to protect areas, tourist sites, and commercial facilities ...
Philippe Abi Akl 2024-12-31 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Although the Lebanese presidential election is – or should be – a purely internal matter, observers of the issue agree that it has become organically linked to changes in the region. These include everything from Israel’s war on Hezbollah and its repercussions to the peaceful coup in Syria. While it is true that Iran – through its arm in ...
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-12-31 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Since Lebanon’s founding in 1920, no year has been as defining as the one we’ve just experienced. While our history is marked by critical turning points, this year eclipses them all. From the outbreak of the Civil War in 1975 to the 1982 departure of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the assassination of Bachir Gemayel; from the ...