Lebanon

PM Nawaf Salam's Government Gains Parliament's Confidence with 95 Votes

This is Beirut 26/02 20:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government gained the confidence of 95 MPs of the 128-strong parliament on Wednesday at the end of the two-day debate of its policy statement. At the end of the deliberations, and ahead of the voting, Salam made the following remarks in response to the MPs who took the floor representing the various parliamentary ...

Israeli Strike Kills One in Hermel, More Bodies Recovered in South

This is Beirut 26/02 19:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle on the Hermel-Al-Qusayr road on the border with Syria on Wednesday afternoon, killing one person and injuring another. The Israeli army’s spokesperson, Avichai Adraee, confirmed the strike in a statement posted on his official account. “An Air Force aircraft, guided by precise intelligence, targeted ...

Two Killed in Israeli Strike on the Bekaa

This is Beirut 25/02 22:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Two people were killed on Tuesday in an Israeli strike on the eastern Bekaa, where Israel continues to carry out bombardments against Hezbollah, according to the National News Agency. An Israeli drone carried out an airstrike on the locality of Shaara, in the Janta region, killing two people and wounding three others. The Al ...

Mossad Chief Reveals Details of Pager Attack Against Hezbollah

This is Beirut 25/02 18:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Mossad Director David Barnea disclosed on Tuesday, during a conference at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) in Tel Aviv, the details of a “pager operation” that struck Hezbollah last September, calling it a major “turning point” in the war between Israel and the militant group. According to i24 News, Barnea explained that ...

Storm Strikes Beirut, But Life Goes On

Hala Abdallah 25/02 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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It's 10 °C in Beirut, just another normal day on the corniche, despite the storm that swept through the country.

Positive Atmosphere Marks First Half of Parliamentary Session

Lyne Sammouri 25/02 15:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The first round of the confidence debate has concluded. On Tuesday, Parliament gathered for a two‐day plenary session, with around 75 parliamentarians set to speak and vote on whether to grant confidence to the new government, known as the “rescue and reform government.” For the cabinet to commence work, it must secure the ...

Op-edHezbollah Is the Antithesis of Shia Islam

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 25/02 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A video went viral of a Lebanese woman standing at the Beirut Airport and berating other passengers, shouting: “We sacrificed our blood, this is our country, and whoever does not like it should emigrate.” She then held a picture of late Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, pumped her first in the air, and shouted a few slogans. ...

Naim Qassem’s Speech: A Mix of Confusion and Contradictions

Sonia Rizk 25/02 14:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s transmitted speech at the funeral of former Secretary-Generals Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine on Sunday at Camille Chamoun Sports City stood out for its contradictions, leaving the party’s supporters confused. His address seemed out of touch with the critical task at hand—rallying a base ...

InterviewsWaddah Sadek to TIB: We Will Give This Government a Few Months Before Assessing Its Performance

Lyne Sammouri 25/02 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an interview with This is Beirut, MP Waddah Sadek said that he would give the new government a few months before assessing its work.

LACC to Hold Meetings in D.C. to Advocate Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Reform

This is Beirut 25/02 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a press release on Tuesday, the Lebanese American Coordinating Committee (LACC) announced that it will hold meetings at the White House, the State Department, the House of Representatives and the Senate as part of its efforts to advocate sovereignty and reform in Lebanon. The committee will present a paper outlining Lebanon’s key challenges ...

Op-edThe Numbers Game in Politics

Johnny Kortbawi 25/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanese people have a deep fascination with numbers of all kinds. They compete in elections and vote counts, then spend months analyzing the results to determine who holds the largest share and the broadest representation. In parliament, influence is measured by who secured the most preferential votes. Even protests become contests over who can ...

Hezbollah Sends Messages to the State as It Seeks Justifications

Philippe Abi-Akl 25/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The funeral of Hezbollah’s leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine was not just about their burial. The party, backed by Iran, mobilized hundreds of thousands to signal to the Lebanese state that despite heavy losses, it remains the strongest force. Any attempt to disarm it will face significant challenges. A well-informed source ...