This is Beirut 21/02 08:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel said Friday it struck crossings on the Lebanon-Syria border used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons, with a Syria war monitor reporting an unspecified number of people wounded in the attack. The Israeli military said its air forces "struck crossing points in the area of the Lebanon-Syria border" used by Hezbollah "in attempts to smuggle ...
Christiane Tager 20/02 22:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a highly anticipated move, Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL) announced on Wednesday an increase in the withdrawal limits for Circulars 158 and 166, raising them to $500 and $250 per month, respectively, effective March 1. While the decision was welcomed by depositors, it has sparked concerns over its cost and potential impact on BDL’s reserves ...
Tony Abi Najem 20/02 21:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The article written by Albert Kostanian, published on al-Modon’s website and titled “Announcing Defeat,” stood out. He begins with the statement: “After nearly six years of media and technical battles, the time has come to announce defeat.” In this article, where every sentence could be analyzed, it is important to focus on several key ...
Tylia El Helou 20/02 21:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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In an exclusive interview, Dr. Matthew Levitt, the Director of the Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, explained how the Lebanese Army exceeded Washington’s expectations in its deployment in South Lebanon. He also explained that Lebanon and Israel should start discussing peace ...
This is Beirut 20/02 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute
The Lebanese Christian community of Surda, near Tal al-Hamames, returned to its village following the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers, only to find it largely destroyed after more than a year of conflict.
This is Beirut 20/02 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Internal Security Forces Storm Adam Snow precautions
With the arrival of Storm Adam and a significant drop in temperatures, it is crucial to take precautionary measures to mitigate the risks associated with extreme cold, heavy rainfall in some areas and hazardous road conditions. Lebanon’s meteorological service forecasts heavy snowfall and ice at high altitudes, particularly from Friday night ...
This is Beirut 20/02 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Informal border crossings from Syria into Lebanon persist, with a total of 89,000 arrivals reported in Baalbeck as of February 12, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced in a statement on Wednesday. Among them, only 20,000 are Lebanese returnees, the agency said. While daily crossings at the Masnaa official border ...
This is Beirut 20/02 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Yemeni Minister of Information Moammar al-Eryani has called for the arrest of several Huthi leaders who, he claims, plan to attend the funeral of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for more than 30 years, was killed on September 27. His funeral is scheduled for February 23. In a statement ...
Maurice Matta 20/02 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Salaries and wages of public sector employees and workers: a pending issue whose resolution is tied to the beginning of the new mandate… These employees have already received promises that have not materialized, the latest being from the previous government led by Najib Mikati, which promised a new salary scale—never adopted—last June. Many ...
This is Beirut 19/02 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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As Lebanese residents return to their villages in South Lebanon, they face the devastating aftermath of the recent conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.
Rayan Chami 19/02 16:08 - Reading : less than a minute
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As the ceasefire comes to an end, the residents of southern Lebanon return to their lands, only to find their villages in ruins. In Kfar Kila, completely destroyed, and in Deir Mimas, still marked by Israeli presence, the return is weighed down by uncertainty and sorrow.
This is Beirut 19/02 13:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A day after Israel’s incomplete withdrawal from Lebanese territory, security incidents in southern Lebanon continued on Wednesday. A morning attack by Israeli drone that targeted a car in the village of Aita al-Shaab killed one person. Israeli army Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on X platform that the strike targeted a ...