Lebanon

Hezbollah Escalates Rhetoric After Barrack’s Visit

This is Beirut 27/08 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah raised its tone once again on Wednesday, a day after US envoys Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus’ visit to Beirut, during which international support for restoring Lebanese sovereignty over the entire national territory was reaffirmed. Hussein Khalil, political aide to Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, renewed threats and leveled ...

Counterfeit Gold: Arrests and a Practical Guide for Cautious Buyers

Liliane Mokbel 27/08 18:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On August 20 in Jounieh, a sweep by the Internal Security Forces led to the arrest of several members of a network selling counterfeit gold. While the operation highlights the need for vigilance, political, security and economic uncertainty continues to push Lebanese citizens toward the precious metal. But how can one tell a fake ounce from a ...

ISF Foils Captagon Smuggling Attempt at BIA

This is Beirut 27/08 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced on Wednesday that officers at Beirut’s International Airport (BIA) arrested a woman on June 19 as she attempted to smuggle around 15 kilograms of Captagon pills hidden inside candy boxes. In a statement, the ISF revealed that the arrest was part of an ongoing security plan led by the Judicial Police ...

Lebanon and Syria: A New Diplomatic Era

Mario Chartouni 27/08 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A Syrian delegation is expected in Beirut later this month to address outstanding issues between the two countries. Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 and the election of Ahmad al-Sharaa as Syria’s president, a new dynamic has emerged. For Lebanon, this represents both an opportunity to build a more balanced relationship with ...

Salam in Cairo: Lebanon and Egypt Commit to Deepening Bilateral Cooperation

This is Beirut 27/08 14:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanon and Egypt have agreed to strengthen their cooperation across a range of sectors, with Cairo expressing its readiness to support the reconstruction of areas devastated by the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Egypt also pledged assistance in reinforcing state authority throughout Lebanon’s national territory. The decision ...

ExplainerComplaint Against Naim Qassem Puts Lebanese Judiciary to the Test

Sana Richa Choucair 27/08 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The complaint, lodged Wednesday by lawmakers and members of the Sovereignist Front, comes after an August 19 meeting during which several parliamentarians and political figures announced their intention to take legal action against Qassem and refer the case to the Court of Cassation. They argue that Qassem’s August 15 statement warning that ...

Politicians File Complaint Against Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem

This is Beirut 27/08 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A group of politicians and public figures filed a criminal complaint at the Palace of Justice on Wednesday against Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, for inciting civil war and sectarian tensions. Elie Mahfoud, the head of the Change Movement, emphasized, “This is not a mere incident report, but a direct complaint accompanied ...

Barrack Visits Marjayoun, Cancels Tour of Tyre and Khiam

This is Beirut 27/08 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US special envoy Tom Barrack visited Marjayoun on Wednesday morning as part of a planned tour of South Lebanon. Later in the morning, however, his trip to Tyre and Khiam was canceled due to popular demonstrations organized in protest of the visit. Arriving by helicopter at the François al-Hajj barrack in Marjayoun, Barrack was received in ...

Army Arrests Criminal, Rescues Kidnapped Minor

This is Beirut 27/08 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanese Army Arrest Gang Kidnap

The Lebanese Army announced on Wednesday the arrest of one of the country’s most wanted criminals and the rescue of a minor of Syrian nationality. On Tuesday, a patrol from the Army’s Intelligence Directorate raided the home of a Palestinian suspect identified as M.G. in the Burj al-Barajneh camp. The suspect, wanted for multiple offenses ...

Former Minister Bouchikian Indicted for Bribery, Illicit Enrichment

This is Beirut 27/08 11:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Mount Lebanon Public Prosecutor Judge Sami Sader on Wednesday indicted MP and former Minister of Industry Georges Bouchikian on charges of bribery and illicit enrichment, after his parliamentary immunity was lifted. The indictment followed Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation Judge Jamal Hajjar’s referral of the initial investigation ...

Lebanon Honors 80 Years of General Security Service

This is Beirut 27/08 11:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon on Wednesday celebrated the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the General Security Directorate, with officials paying tribute to the institution’s role in safeguarding the country’s security and stability. The General Security Directorate held a ceremony inaugurating the new building of the Beirut General Security ...

YASA Warns of Flood Risks Ahead of Rainy Season

This is Beirut 27/08 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With the rainy season approaching, the Youth Association for Social Awareness (YASA) has sounded the alarm over the recurring winter disasters in Lebanon caused by clogged rainwater drainage networks and the absence of preventive maintenance. In a statement, YASA recalled that in past years, Lebanon witnessed scenes of chaos: cars and citizens ...