Behind the ScenesWar and Displacement: A Population Reconfiguration?

Shaheer Idriss 2024-10-18 16:58 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The crisis of displacement among residents of southern Lebanon, the Beqaa, and the southern suburbs of Beirut is intensifying. Many individuals have taken refuge in schools and shelters, spreading out on the grounds and sidewalks, while those wealthier have rented homes and businesses in safer areas across Lebanon to escape the relentless Israeli ...

ExplainerMisinformation: What Are the Consequences for Spreading Fake News in Lebanon?

Marilyne Jallad 2024-10-18 16:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

In recent days, and particularly in recent hours, Lebanon has been inundated with fake news, misinformation, and deceptive reports as the country remains embroiled in a war that has been ongoing for over a year between Hezbollah and Israel. This misinformation is dangerous for several reasons, primarily because its spread fuels disinformation and ...

Tenenti: ‘Widespread Destruction’ in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 2024-10-18 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has led to widespread destruction of towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to the UN peacekeeping force, UNIFIL. Andrea Tenenti, the UNIFIL spokesman, emphasized the importance of the peacekeeping force's presence, despite repeated attacks on their positions by Israeli forces. "The ...

ExplainerFake Evacuation Calls Spark Panic... How to Identify Real Threats?

This is Beirut 2024-10-18 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Many Lebanese citizens have been receiving fabricated calls or messages urging them to evacuate their homes, causing widespread panic. These messages closely resemble real Israeli threats that are often followed by airstrikes or attacks. In this context, technology and communications consultant, engineer Amer Tabsh, explained to Houna Lubnan* ...

ReportAmidst the War, Migrant Domestic Workers Face a New battle

2024-10-18 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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PoliticsIsrael Continues Operations and Hezb Escalates

This is Beirut 2024-10-18 12:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israeli bombardment continued in southern Lebanon throughout Thursday night and into Friday, as warplanes launched raids at Kfar Rumman, Khiam, Aita al-Shaab, Shihabiya, Jabshit, Harouf, Ansar and Ansar al-Duwair. On Thursday after midnight, Kfar Rumman was subjected to two consecutive warplane raids, in addition to two raids on the outskirts of ...

Politics Mikati Slams “Blatant Iranian Interference” in National Affairs

This is Beirut 2024-10-18 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Nagib Mikati slammed statements made by the President of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Ghalibaf, declaring himself "surprised by his stance, which constitutes a scandalous interference in Lebanese affairs." Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammed Ghalibav, on Friday, expressed Tehran’s readiness to negotiate with Paris ...

PoliticsAbiad Assures Ample Medicine Supplies

This is Beirut 2024-10-18 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Firas Abiad Medication health

Firas Abiad, caretaker Minister of Public Health, emphasized that the stock of medications for chronic diseases is sufficient for at least four to five months. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, he emphasized that Middle East Airlines is prioritizing health matters and ensuring secure imports, with aid allocated to Lebanon for chronic ...

AnalysisElecting a President Today: A Painkiller for a Cancer

Johnny Kortbawi 2024-10-18 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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This situation is widely recognized. Fortunately, for the first time in Lebanon's history, the current state of vacancy may actually be advantageous. Had a president been elected within the constitutional deadlines in 2022, the new leader would have had to navigate the fallout from the October 7 crisis, the repercussions of the Al-Aqsa flood, and ...

Israeli Airstrikes in South and Beqaa, Panic in Downtown Beirut

This is Beirut 2024-10-17 22:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

South Lebanon

Throughout Thursday, Israeli raids primarily targeted South Lebanon, and evacuation orders, allegedly issued by the Israeli army, caused panic in several areas. From 3 PM, panic spread among those working or residing in downtown Beirut. Organizations and institutions, including the offices of al-Jazeera, received successive anonymous calls urging ...

War Diary: Day 377

This is Beirut 2024-10-17 20:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 17, 2024.

Beirut Struggles Under Displacement Crisis Pressure

This is Beirut 2024-10-17 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute

Beirut Displaced

As Israeli strikes on Lebanon persist, over 1.4 million displaced people have fled to Beirut, pushing the city's waste, traffic and water systems to their limits. Urgent action is needed to ease the growing strain on the capital.