This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 21:08 - Reading : less than a minute
Israeli media have revealed that the target of the assassination operation conducted in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold, was Commander Fouad Shokr, also known as "Hajj Mohsen." According to Israeli authorities, Shokr was involved in military activities and had participated in the 1983 attack against the Marines in Beirut ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 20:21 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
An explosion ripped through Haret Hreik, in the heart of Beirut’s southern suburb on Tuesday evening, caused by an Israeli drone attack that targeted a building housing Hezbollah’s Shura Council. The targeted building is located in the vicinity of Bahman Hospital, which is run and operated by the Iranian-backed group. According to initial ...
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-07-30 19:38 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In recent years, the world has undergone significant changes with evolving mindsets and shifting concepts. One of the most notable shifts lies in the perception of beauty pageants and their overall approach regarding women. These beauty contests are increasingly criticized for objectifying women and reducing their worth to mere physical ...
2024-07-30 18:53 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The CMA CGM Foundation turned the “knowledge container” into a mobile educational space, a first in Lebanon! Thus, 2,000 children, aged between three and 15, will be welcomed and introduced to the Tabshoura digital platform by 50 educational facilitators, trained on the Lalmoudaress educator support platform. This initiative is a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 17:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Middle East Airlines (MEA) announced updates to its flight schedule for July 30 and 31, 2024. The airline has confirmed that most flights will operate as planned, except for a few adjustments due to technical reasons related to the distribution of insurance risks on aircraft between Lebanon and abroad. The following flights have had their return ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 13:17 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Middle East Airlines (MEA) Chairman Mohammed al-Hout gave an overview of the situation at Beirut airport (BIA) on Tuesday. This was done in light of a meeting Hout had with caretaker Prime Minister Nagib Mikati, to discuss the company’s situation and progress in view of the security crisis. Hout emphasized that all Arab airlines, such as ...
Carole Salloum 2024-07-30 11:11 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Research and studies clearly indicate that hospital wastewater is contaminating groundwater. This leads to the spread of germs from pharmaceutical residues and various treatments used in healthcare facilities, making water unsafe. Such contamination presents significant health hazards to the public. The issue of sewage contaminating groundwater ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Saudi ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Al-Bukhari, was quoted as telling his visitors that “Saudi Arabia is not pulling out of the Lebanese arena and has not withdrawn from Lebanon as some like to propagate.” He revealed that 22 development projects have been already discussed with Lebanese officials and relevant ministers at the Lebanese-Saudi ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 10:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On the 79th anniversary of Lebanese Army Day, Army Commander General Joseph Aoun reaffirmed the army’s steadfast commitment to achieving a permanent ceasefire under Resolution 1701, in coordination with UNIFIL. He also reaffirmed the army’s commitment to maintaining security and control at all border areas, “unmindful of negative campaigns ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 21:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Regarding the expected Israeli strike on Lebanon, the United States State Department stated that "Israel striking Beirut is a hypothesis and we will not comment on that now," claiming that the rocket that fell on Majdal Shams was launched from an area controlled by Hezbollah. The US State Department announced that it is holding talks to ensure ...
Marc Saikali 2024-07-29 19:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In the streets of Beirut, night and day, people are glued to their smartphones, constantly on the lookout for any bit of news. It's fair to say the Lebanese could compete in the Olympics for staying connected to information and sweep all the medals. Every resident of this unique country has a dozen apps on their device, flooding them with a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 19:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Escalations between Hezbollah and Israel were hightened on Monday with the threat of a potential war after the attack on Majdal Shams. On Monday, 3 civilians were injured when Israeli artillery targeted a house in the town of Shebaa. An Israeli drone attacked a car in Kounine with a guided missile, and it was reported that two people were ...