Fady Noun 2024-12-08 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The medieval castle of Chameh, near Tyre, and the “maqam” of Shimon el-Safa that it houses are among the archaeological treasures for which Lebanon requested “enhanced protection” from UNESCO against the risks of war. However, the ground fighting in November between Hezbollah and the Israeli Army overran the request in question. The ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-07 22:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel Southern Lebanon
The health ministry said on Saturday that Israeli strikes killed six people in southern Lebanon, 10 days into a ceasefire between the Hezbollah and Israel. "The Israeli enemy's air strike on the town of Beit Lif resulted in the martyrdom of five people and the injury of five others," a health ministry statement said, adding that in a separate ...
Rayan Chami 2024-12-07 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Kidnapped Disappeared Syria
Following the release of Lebanese detainees in Syria, the Committee of the Families of the Kidnapped and Disappeared urges immediate government action. With renewed determination, families continue their fight for answers, as the search for missing loved ones remains a national priority.
This Is Beirut 2024-12-07 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Hezbollah Israel Lebanon Syria
The US special envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, believes that “the war in Syria is not directly related to Lebanon, but it will have an impact on the country.” He declared, “I don't think we've eliminated or defeated Hezbollah, but it may no longer be strong enough to attack Israel or support President Bashar al-Assad.” In fact, he ...
This Is Beirut 2024-12-07 13:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi announced that “a draft law for the reconstruction of the country has been approved by the Council of Ministers,” before specifying that this draft will be submitted to Parliament for approval. Speaking from the city of Tyre, where the Council of Ministers meeting was being held, Mawlawi added, “We ...
Bassam Abou Zeid 2024-12-07 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
With the escalation of the war in Syria and the expansion of areas controlled by opposition forces reaching the outskirts of the Homs area, concerns in Lebanon have grown about the possibility of the conflict spreading to its territory, particularly through the eastern borders in Arsal and Hermel. These concerns are heightened by Hezbollah’s ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-07 10:50 - Reading : less than a minute
On Friday night, several houses and buildings were destroyed in the village of Khiam, which was rocked by violent explosions. On Saturday morning, columns of smoke continued to rise near a mosque in the heart of the village. In the southern suburb of Beirut, a low-flying Israeli drone was reported overhead. Shortly afterward, a thud sounded, ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-07 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Economy Reconstruction
This is probably the reality Lebanon will have to face. With the end of the war, the countdown has begun, including an assessment of damages estimated at $6 billion and the initiation of reconstruction. The productive and economic sectors will have the opportunity for a significant recovery, starting with the laying of the cornerstone on the site ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-06 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel Lebanese Army Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea
Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea asserted on Friday that the ongoing offensive against the Syrian regime is aimed at rooting out Iran and its allied militias, calling on Hezbollah to acknowledge that fact and give up its so-called armed resistance. “The military Hezbollah no longer exists today, and the triptych 'army, people, ...
Cian Ward 2024-12-06 22:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Although the Masnaa crossing has reopened, local businesses and taxi drivers face economic challenges amid an escalating crisis in Syria.
This is Beirut 2024-12-06 20:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Establishment of The Water of Beirut and Mount Lebanon (EBML) has urged its subscribers to settle their fees for the current year (2024). Payments can be made at water office branches or through the Online Money Transfer SAL (OMT) service. Bank card payments are accepted at the water office branches. However, the EBML noted that, due to ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-06 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon's telecommunications sector has suffered significant damage due to Israeli bombings, with initial estimates placing the losses at $117 million. This was revealed by the caretaker Minister of Telecommunications, Johnny Corm, in an interview with Sputnik. Corm explained that the estimated figures range between $88 million and $117 million, ...