Netanyahu Emphasizes Military Pressure in Hostage Recovery, Addresses Lebanon Situation

This is Beirut 30/03 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a series of statements made earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscored the effectiveness of military and political pressure in securing the return of hostages, while also addressing the complex relationship with Lebanon and offering a potential pathway forward regarding Hamas. "Military and political pressure is the ...

Audi: Demons That Have Corrupted Souls Prevent Reform and Progress

This is Beirut 30/03 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Referring to the situation of the country, the Metropolitan of Beirut, Elias Audi, asked, “How can you build a country if some of its citizens don't believe in it? How can a society be reformed if some of its members cling to their own interests? How do you root out corruption in an administration that is always surrounded by the corrupt and ...

Rai: As if Lebanon Were a Project of Positions Rather Than a Project of State

This is Beirut 30/03 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In his Sunday homily, Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai likened the Lebanese state to a paralytic. He believes that the country is suffering from immobility due to the loss of sovereignty, foreign interventions aimed at fueling division and disrupting political and democratic life, growing debt, increasing poverty, rising unemployment and stagnating ...

Salam Meets Saudi Crown Prince

This is Beirut 30/03 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Court of Safa Palace in Mecca. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region. Salam appreciated the fact that Saudi Arabia has welcomed hundreds ...

Qassem Warns That Hezb May React if Israeli Attacks Continue

This is Beirut 29/03 22:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem delivered a speech on Saturday to mark International Jerusalem Day, reaffirming his pro-Iranian formation's commitment to Iranian leadership and the Palestinian cause. “This day is a day of solidarity with occupied Jerusalem and with all vulnerable people around the world,” said Naim Qassem. He ...

French UNIFIL Soldiers Targeted Near Rmeish in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 29/03 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A foot patrol from the French contingent of UNIFIL’s reserve force came under fire on Saturday from an Israeli military position at Wadi Qatmoun, near the town of Rmeish. The French soldiers had been inspecting an earth berm recently built by Israeli forces in the area when the incident occurred. UNIFIL later issued a statement, saying that ...

Figure of the weekLebanon's Solar Energy Market Faces Sharp Decline

Liliane Mokbel 29/03 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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The solar energy market in Lebanon experienced a dramatic decline. In 2024, imports of solar panels dropped by 41% compared to 2023 and by 82% compared to 2022, according to data from the Lebanese Customs Authority. A record high was reached in 2022, with 5 million panels imported, while only 2.24 million were imported in 2024, valued at a ...

Gebran Bassil: Navigating His Political Exit Strategies

Johnny Kortbawi 29/03 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Gebran Bassil, the son-in-law of former President Michel Aoun, is hardly envied for his limited options, particularly with the upcoming parliamentary elections. He is growing increasingly concerned about the potential alliance between Majd Harb, son of former MP and Minister Boutros Harb, and the Lebanese Forces (LF) in Batroun, a partnership that ...

Joseph Aoun Calls for Lifting Sanctions on Syria

This is Beirut 28/03 23:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized on Friday the importance of lifting international sanctions on Syria to enhance stability in Lebanon and the region as a whole and to facilitate the return of displaced persons. He made these remarks during a virtual summit organized by France at the Élysée Palace while on an official visit to Paris. ...

VideosIsraeli Strike Hits Beirut's Southern Suburb, Marking First Attack Since November's Ceasefire

Lyne Sammouri 28/03 19:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli airstrike targeted with two missiles a building in Beirut's southern suburb on Friday, the first such attack since November's ceasefire. The strike followed an evacuation order for Hadath residents, causing panic and heavy traffic in the area.

United States Targets Hezbollah's Sanctions Evasion Network

This is Beirut 28/03 19:03 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United States’ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Friday the designation of a Lebanon-based sanctions evasion network that supports Hezbollah's financial operations. This network, managed by Hezbollah’s finance team, is said to oversee commercial projects and oil smuggling operations that generate significant revenue for ...

Israel Resumes Threats Against Lebanon, Five Killed in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 28/03 18:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Two Syrian nationals were killed on Friday afternoon in an Israeli drone strike targeting the Yohmor al-Shqif region (Nabatiyeh caza), according to a preliminary assessment by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. In addition, an Israeli raid killed three people in Kfar Tibnit, including a woman, and wounded eighteen, including women and children. Two ...