Lebanon

ExclusiveOrtagus and Graham Call for Support of the Lebanese State and Disarmament of Hezbollah

This is Beirut 26/08 11:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

A private dinner was held Monday evening by Lebanese MP Ragy el-Saad and businessman Tarek Ghali at a Beirut restaurant in honor of U.S. Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. More than fifty diplomatic, political, and media figures attended the event. During the dinner, both Morgan Ortagus and Lindsey Graham expressed ...

Deadly Clashes over Cross-Border Smuggling Between Lebanon and Syria

This is Beirut 26/08 11:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Syrian and Lebanese smugglers clashed along the eastern border Tuesday in the rugged areas of Sargaya in Syria and Maaraboun in Lebanon, leaving at least two people dead and one wounded, according to security sources on both sides. The commander of the western region of Syria’s Border Guard Directorate said Syrian forces staged an ambush to ...

Lebanon Receives Updated French Draft on UNIFIL Mandate

This is Beirut 26/08 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon UNIFIL France Draft Renewal

High-level diplomatic sources in New York confirmed to MTV Lebanon on Tuesday that Lebanon received a revised French draft proposal regarding the renewal of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The draft is currently under review, with officials expected to discuss it and submit feedback within a tight timeframe ahead of the ...

YASA Sounds the Alarm Over Lebanon’s Road Accident Toll

This is Beirut 26/08 10:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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After a concerning surge in road accident victims in Lebanon, the Youth Association for Social Awareness (YASA) association has issued an urgent appeal to the authorities. According to its data, fatalities from traffic collisions have risen by more than 30 percent compared with last year. August has been particularly deadly, with 56 people ...

AnalysisFinal Attempt to Mend Rift Before Cabinet Session

Philippe Abi-Akl 26/08 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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In one week, the Cabinet is scheduled to meet — unless delayed — to review an army plan implementing the government’s decision to confine all weapons to state control. The coming days promise significant developments: it includes US Senator Lindsey Graham’s visit to Beirut with envoys Morgan Ortagus and Thomas Barrack, an anticipated ...

Barrack and Ortagus in Baabda Tuesday: A Gradual Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon?

This is Beirut 25/08 23:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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American envoys Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus are set to meet President Joseph Aoun Tuesday morning to deliver Israel’s official response to U.S. proposals aimed at helping Lebanon restore full sovereignty over its entire territory and kickstart the country’s recovery process. The response from Tel Aviv, which addresses the ...

VideosOrtagus Calls for Lebanon’s Sovereignty

Rayan Chami 25/08 22:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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During an exclusive dinner in Beirut attended by US Envoy Morgan Ortagus, US Senator Lindsey Graham and prominent Lebanese figures, Ortagus urged generational change, Hezbollah’s disarmament and the restoration of Lebanon’s sovereignty, with the backing of US leadership.

ExclusiveOrtagus to This Is Beirut: Hezbollah Does Not Represent the Lebanese People

Rayan Chami 25/08 22:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, US Envoy Morgan Ortagus stressed that Hezbollah represents Iran, not the Lebanese people. “The US supports a strong Lebanese state, its army and its institutions,” she emphasized.

ExclusiveLindsey Graham to This Is Beirut: Hezbollah Is an Obstacle to Growth

Rayan Chami 25/08 22:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Hezbollah is an obstacle to Lebanon’s growth and integration into the region.

Damascus Says Drug Smuggling Foiled Near Lebanese Border

This is Beirut 25/08 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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According to the Syrian Interior Ministry, security forces on Monday foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics from Lebanon into the Zabadani area, close to the Syrian-Lebanese border. The ministry said that the shipment was intercepted before reaching its destination but did not disclose details about the type or amount of drugs ...

Lebanon Pushes Ahead with Reconstruction

This is Beirut 25/08 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Ministerial Committee for Reconstruction and Economic Recovery, chaired by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, met on Monday at the Grand Serail with Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi, Social Affairs Minister Haneen Sayed, Telecommunications Minister Charles Hage, Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny and ...

A Few Extra Hours of Power: Kuwait Helps Bring Back Light to Lebanon

Christiane Tager 25/08 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Even a small relief can feel like a breath of fresh air in the daily lives of Lebanese families. But this shipment is more than just a tank of fuel: it represents a political gesture, much-needed financial support and a symbol of warming diplomatic ties with the Gulf monarchies. In a country where electricity has become a luxury and every hour of ...