This is Beirut 2024-10-24 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)’s deputy spokesperson, Kandice Ardiel, warned again that “actions of the Israeli army and Hezbollah put peacekeepers at risk, whether through crossfire or deliberate acts.” Since the Israeli army’s incursions into Lebanon started on October 1, UNIFIL soldiers have documented about 20 ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-24 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, emphasized that the United Nations Interim Force stationed in southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) should be used to its maximum potential rather than having its mission altered. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of the international conference on Lebanon which ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-24 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute
A series of devastating fires have erupted in Lebanon, leading to tragic losses and raising suspicions of arson as authorities investigate the incidents.
This is Beirut 2024-10-24 13:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Paris conference to support Lebanon, held on Thursday, raised around $800 million for humanitarian aid but saw little diplomatic progress as fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah. "In total, we have jointly gathered $800 million in humanitarian aid," French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told participants as the conference ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-24 12:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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World powers are meeting in Paris on Thursday with the aim of raising at least 500 million euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon while advocating for a ceasefire. During the conference, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati began his speech by thanking French President Emmanuel Macron for organizing the event and for the various ...
Tarek Karam 2024-10-24 12:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In challenging times, men are put to the test. Gebran Bassil didn’t even wait for the customary forty days after Hassan Nasrallah’s death to turn against him. He abandoned the man who was instrumental in General Michel Aoun’s rise to the presidency—the one who supported him significantly after the July war, sacrificing greatly for the Free ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-24 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell stated on Wednesday that “the military confrontation between Hezbollah and Israel is the cause of an unacceptable number of civilian casualties and unbearable level of destruction across the country, making the situation of Lebanon – a country already ...
Maurice Matta 2024-10-24 10:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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On October 1, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and UN Humanitarian Coordinator Omran Riza launched an urgent appeal for $426 million to address the immediate humanitarian needs of civilians affected by the war and the resulting crisis. To date, the United Nations has secured commitments totaling approximately $150 million, with continued ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-10-24 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Baalbeck Tyre War World Heritage
Listed as a World Heritage site since 1984, the complex of Roman temples in Baalbeck is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. With its monumental colonnades and gigantic sanctuaries dedicated to Jupiter, Bacchus, and Venus, it stands as a testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture at its peak. But today, this jewel is ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-24 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israeli attacks on the South, Bekaa Valley, and the southern suburbs of Beirut continue, causing significant damage to lives and property. Beirut In the latest developments, plumes of smoke are still rising from the site that was hit by violent Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday night in the Haret Hreik area of Beirut's southern suburbs. The total ...
Salam Zaatari 2024-10-24 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Throughout history, nations have experienced the deep psychological scars left by defeat in war. The aftermath of World War II, particularly for countries like Germany and Japan, was marked by devastation, both physical and emotional. Entire cities lay in ruins, economies collapsed, and millions of lives were lost or displaced. Yet, over the 20th ...
Marc Saikali 2024-10-24 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
National solidarity has played a commendable role. NGOs, privates, friendly nations, and even the state have immediately rushed to assist the unexpected refugees — victims of the "divine victory" sold to them — sacrificed for the interests of the Iranian mullahs, who are doing absolutely nothing to support them. However, isolated incidents ...