Lebanon

Civilian UNIFIL Employee Car Hit by Israeli Sniper Fire
Civilian UNIFIL Employee Car Hit by Israeli Sniper Fire

The car of a civilian employee of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under Israeli sniper fire late Tuesday afternoon while traveling on the main road in the village of Ramya. The car was hit by several bullets, but there was no report of casualties. In the meantime, tension persisted on the southern front between Hezbollah ...

Gen. J. Aoun: The Army Stands Firm Despite Great Challenges
Gen. J. Aoun: The Army Stands Firm Despite Great Challenges

The Army's Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, affirmed that "the military institution will continue to perform its duty despite all attempts to tarnish its image and hinder its work.” Speaking to graduating officers at the Fouad Chehab Academy for Command and Staff on Tuesday, Aoun said, "Our country is strong and standing, so don't worry ...

Hezbollah and Israel: War or Peace?
Hezbollah and Israel: War or Peace?

Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Calls-for-de-escalation-between-Hezbollah-and-Israel-are-multiplying.-Between-the-two.mp3"][/audio]   Calls for de-escalation between Hezbollah and Israel are multiplying. Between the two belligerents, who engaged in escalating confrontations in the ...

Cardinal Parolin Visits the Order of Malta Center in Chabrouh
Cardinal Parolin Visits the Order of Malta Center in Chabrouh

On Tuesday, his third day in Lebanon, Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin visited the Order of Malta Center in Chabrouh to take a look at their ongoing activities and humanitarian initiatives.

Cardinal Parolin in Bkerke for a Spiritual and Political Meeting
Cardinal Parolin in Bkerke for a Spiritual and Political Meeting

The heads of religious communities and representatives of political parties gathered on Tuesday in Bkerke, in response to an invitation from the Maronite Patriarch, Bechara Rai, to meet the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. During the meeting, Cardinal Parolin said that Lebanon is experiencing many conflicts and that “it is ...

Parolin’s Message: Safeguarding the Region’s Only Christian President
Parolin’s Message: Safeguarding the Region’s Only Christian President

Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/In-a-move-that-highlights-the-Holy-Sees-deep-concerns-about-the-Christian-situation-in-Lebanon.-1.mp3"][/audio] In a move that highlights the Holy See’s deep concerns about the Christians’ situation in Lebanon, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro ...

Lebanon and Cyprus’ Historical Relations Defy Nasrallah
Lebanon and Cyprus’ Historical Relations Defy Nasrallah

The Lebanese media tried to contain the issue between Lebanon and Cyprus by highlighting their longstanding and close bilateral relations over decades. However, it seems that Hassan Nasrallah does not believe in foreign relations and their positive repercussions on Lebanon's economy, as he only believes in relations with Iran. Hezbollah’s ...

Pessimism Is One Way of Killing Lebanon!
Pessimism Is One Way of Killing Lebanon!

Every day, we encounter numerous comments on social media platforms. These platforms have empowered individuals to express their opinions freely, irrespective of their intellectual or academic standing, and regardless of their social status. Thus, opinions are now accessible to all, making Lebanese citizens equal in their right to express ...

Parolin to TIB: Lebanon Should Remain a Message
Parolin to TIB: Lebanon Should Remain a Message

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin told This is Beirut that "Lebanon should remain a message" during his tour at the Order of Malta Center in Chabrouh. Parolin stressed that given the present situation and circumstances, Lebanon is put at risk. "We need to do our best to  contribute to a solution to the present crisis and appeal ...

Le Drian’s Next Visit Pending Progress on Presidential Election
Le Drian’s Next Visit Pending Progress on Presidential Election

French presidential envoy, Jean-Yves Le Drian carried out his latest visit to Lebanon on May 28-29 at the sole request of President Emmanuel Macron, according to a diplomatic source. “Le Drian, actually, did not want to come to Beirut as there was nothing new regarding the presidential elections and no change in political positions,” the ...

Real Estate Sector Calls on Parliament to Be More Active
Real Estate Sector Calls on Parliament to Be More Active

The president of Lebanon’s real estate agents and consultants syndicate, Walid Moussa, has called for the regular resumption of work at the land registries, highlighting that their closure has resulted in a loss of revenue to the Treasury of $200 million. Speaking at the opening of Lebanon’s second real estate forum on Tuesday, Moussa ...

Cardinal Parolin Officiates Order of Malta National Day Mass
Cardinal Parolin Officiates Order of Malta National Day Mass

Celebrating the National Day of the Order of Malta, a special mass officiated by His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, was held on Monday at Saint Joseph Church in Monot.