Lebanon

Tensions and Military Deployment in South Lebanon Ahead of Ceasefire Expiry

This is Beirut 20/01 11:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Search and rescue teams from the Lebanese Civil Defense recovered five bodies on Monday in the town of Khiam, the General Directorate of Civil Defense announced in a statement. Four bodies were found in the Jalahiya neighborhood, while another was recovered in the eastern neighborhood of al-Faour. The remains have been transferred to Marjayoun ...

SpotlightTug of War Ahead of Government Formation to Address Upcoming Challenges

Bassam Abou Zeid 20/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The process of forming the first government under the new presidential term remains focused on defining the qualifications and criteria for appointing ministers. While it is acknowledged that ministers cannot be entirely detached from political considerations—even if they are not directly affiliated with parties—the challenge lies in balancing ...

AnalysisThe Deferred Normalization

Charles Chartouni 20/01 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The election of a president and the nomination of a new prime minister in Lebanon were good omens, but the process of political normalization doesn’t seem to be moving in the right direction. The ongoing negotiations in Gaza about the release of Israeli hostages and the swap of Palestinian prisoners are stumbling as well. The smooth transition ...

EditorialDispute with Iran: The Issues at Stake

Michel Touma 20/01 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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There are none so deaf as those who will not hear, and none so blind as those who will not see. These adages resonate particularly well when reflecting on the “puppet masters” in both Tehran and the southern suburbs of Beirut, especially in the aftermath of significant geopolitical shifts that have reverberated throughout the Middle East in ...

Lebanese Army Deploys in Bint Jbeil as Israeli Violations of Ceasefire Continue

This is Beirut 19/01 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army began deploying in the city of Bint Jbeil on Sunday, stationing at roads to prevent travel to towns still occupied by the Israeli army, namely Yaroun, Maroun al-Ras, and Aitaroun. Motorized reinforcements were sent to Bint Jbeil as part of the army’s redeployment plan in the border area. Meanwhile, Israeli ...

Audi Hopes for a Government Committed to the Country's Recovery

This is Beirut 19/01 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Metropolitan of Beirut Elias Audi

The Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Beirut, Elias Audi, expressed hope for the formation of a new government that works “in harmony, knowledge and seriousness” to guide the country through its ongoing crises and into “the realms of true freedom, democracy, equality, citizenship and development.” Audi emphasized the importance of gratitude ...

Patriarch Rai Stresses Positive Neutrality as Key to Lebanon’s Stability

This is Beirut 19/01 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai highlighted in his Sunday sermon that neutrality does not signify weakness. He stressed that positive neutrality is a necessity for Lebanon, rooted in the National Pact and the principle that Lebanon should neither serve as a base nor a haven for conflict. Rai mentioned the optimism of many Lebanese, who feel ...

Guterres Advocates for Amplifying Women’s Voices in Lebanon's Recovery

This is Beirut 19/01 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need to amplify women's voices in the process of reconstruction and political transformation in Lebanon. As part of his visit to Beirut on Saturday, he met with 20 women's rights activists, feminist organizations and young women peace builders, at a dialogue session organized by UN ...

US and EU to Provide $179 Million to Support the Lebanese Army

This is Beirut 18/01 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The United States and the European Union announced additional aid packages on Saturday to support Lebanon’s army and internal security forces at the conclusion of an international donor meeting. The US State Department allocated $117 million following a virtual donor meeting "with partners and allies to discuss the essential security ...

VideosGuterres: Lebanese State Must Have Sole Control Over Weapons

Rayan Chami 18/01 19:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the international community on Saturday to support Lebanon's sovereignty and guarantee the state's monopoly on weapons, during a press conference at the Mövenpick Hotel in Beirut. “Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected, and the Lebanese state must ...

Intelligence Directorate Arrests Smugglers in Kfar Zabad

This is Beirut 18/01 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Intelligence Directorate in the Beqaa arrested smugglers on Saturday and seized SUVs and small trucks after setting up an ambush in the border village of Kfar Zabad in the Beqaa Valley. This operation is part of the Intelligence Directorate’s mission, which is particularly focused on combating smuggling.

StoryThe Story of Fustok and Karkar, Victims of Animal Abuse at BIA

Rosy Moukarzel 18/01 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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At Beirut International Airport (BIA), between the hallways and the boarding gates, two cats, Fustok and Karkar, found a makeshift refuge. They settled at Gate 2, enduring a harsh environment marked by human neglect and mistreatment.. Like many abandoned animals in Lebanon, Fustok and Karkar endured the trauma of abandonment. Left behind by their ...