This is Beirut 24/08 23:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said on Sunday that he seeks “a state-to-state relationship with Lebanon, based on economic solutions, stability and common interest, away from the interventions and policies that harmed both sides in the past.” “The Syria I see today is a major opportunity for Lebanon, and the Lebanese ...
This is Beirut 24/08 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel Benjamin Netanyahu Washington lebanon
US special envoys Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus are set to arrive to Beirut on Monday, accompanied by Senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Israeli media – i24 and the Jerusalem Post. The visit carries significant weight: “Graham serves as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, giving the trip both political and economic ...
This is Beirut 24/08 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese Army fire Hermel forest
The Public Information and Relations Department of the General Directorate of Civil Defense confirmed in a statement that “under the close follow-up of the Minister of Interior and Municipalities and the supervision of the acting Director General of Civil Defense, after strenuous efforts that lasted from yesterday morning until 3:00 AM today, ...
This is Beirut 24/08 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai urged on Sunday all officials, politicians and citizens to recognize that “true faith is expressed through integrity, reform, commitment to national unity and working for the common good rather than narrow interests. A nation is not built on conflicts but on trust. It does not rise with promises but with actions. ...
This is Beirut 23/08 20:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army
President Joseph Aoun stated on Saturday that “Lebanon has not been officially informed of anything regarding Israel’s reported intention to establish a buffer zone in the South, as circulated in the media.” During his meeting with US Congressman Darin LaHood and the accompanying delegation, he stressed the importance of renewing UNIFIL’s ...
This is Beirut 23/08 18:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon received its first oil tanker from Kuwait on Saturday, as part of an agreement to supply 132,000 metric tons of gas oil for Electricité du Liban (EDL) power plants. Half of the shipment, 66,000 tons, is being provided as a donation, effectively reducing the overall cost to half its market value. Energy Minister Joe Saddi confirmed that ...
This is Beirut 23/08 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
South Lebanon United Nations UNIFIL clinic
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), in cooperation with the Italian contingent, inaugurated a new clinic in the village of Ain Ebel, part of the Bint Jbeil District. UNIFIL Western Sector Commander General David Colosi highlighted the importance of healthcare, stating that “healthcare today is a fundamental sector for ...
This is Beirut 23/08 15:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese Army South Lebanon Rodolphe Haykal Army Commander Lebanon
Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal visited the families of two soldiers from Hay al-Fikani–Zahle and Majdaloun–Baalbeck, who were killed in an explosion at an arms and ammunition depot in Wadi Zebqine, South Lebanon. During his visit, Haykal praised the professionalism, discipline and courage of the fallen soldiers, highlighting ...
This is Beirut 23/08 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
The General Directorate of State Security announced that the Mount Lebanon Regional Directorate, Keserwan Office, arrested on August 20, 2025, a customs employee identified as (D. B.) in the town of Ghbaleh, on charges of stealing electricity from the Electricité du Liban (EDL) network for about five years. According to the statement, the ...
Bassam Abou Zeid 23/08 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fatah Israel Lebanese Army Tom Barrack Morgan Ortagus Lebanon
Lebanese official sources said that US envoy Tom Barrack and US official Morgan Ortagus will return to Beirut on Tuesday, bringing Israel’s response on withdrawals, the cessation of attacks and assassinations, and the release of prisoners, along with a US proposal on renewing UNIFIL’s mandate. According to these sources, the Presidency and ...
This is Beirut 23/08 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel Nadim Gemayel Bashir Gemayel
Marking 43 years since Bashir Gemayel’s election as president, MP Nadim Gemayel said his father’s vision for a strong Lebanese state “has not died and will be achieved despite all challenges.” Speaking to Voice of Lebanon, he described the recent removal of weapons from Burj al-Barajneh camp as “the first step toward ...
Elise Quéau-Boukhari 23/08 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
In the age of instant streaming, an increasing number of Lebanese are rediscovering vinyl, now considered an intriguing relic of the past. Between nostalgia, the pursuit of sound quality and the need for human connection, vinyl captivates with its materiality, its ritual and its slowness. It’s no longer just about listening to music; it’s a ...