Lebanon

Syria, Lebanon Armies Agree to Withdraw From Hosh al-Sayyed Ali

This is Beirut 19/03 20:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Syrian army announced on Wednesday that it had reached an agreement and coordination framework with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) on securing the border town of Hosh al-Sayyed Ali, warning that any breach of the understanding by Hezbollah would be met with a firm and direct response. In a statement published by the state-run SANA news ...

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Rajji: Hezbollah "Disavowing" Ceasefire Agreement with Israel

This is Beirut 19/03 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister Youssef Rajji said Hezbollah is disavowing the November 27 ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, asserting that the deal explicitly authorized only the Lebanese Army (LAF) to bear arms. Rajji made his remarks on Wednesday during a meeting at the headquarters of the Maronite League in Medawar, Achrafieh, ...

Resolution 1680: A Turning Point for Lebanese Sovereignty

Mario Chartouni 19/03 19:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On May 17, 2006, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1680, a decisive text aimed at strengthening Lebanon's independence and normalizing its relations with Syria. This resolution, lesser-known than the spotlight-stealing Resolutions 1701 and 1559, deserves our attention if we are to understand the current dynamics between these ...

Between Passion and Exhaustion – Understanding Burnout

Maroun Chahine 19/03 18:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Burnout Overwork mental health

Between work overload, constant pressure and lack of recognition, more and more employees are juggling multiple jobs and finding themselves drained. Overwork, fatigue and even severe exhaustion are becoming increasingly common, though they do not necessarily indicate burnout. But what exactly is burnout? What Is Burnout? Burnout, or professional ...

Mandolesi: UNIFIL's Cooperation with Lebanese Army Key to Maintaining Peace

This is Beirut 19/03 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a statement during a university workshop in Tyre on Wednesday, the commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) West Sector, Nicola Mandolesi, emphasized the critical role of UNIFIL's presence “in maintaining peace and stability” in Lebanon. He noted that “cooperation with local communities and the Lebanese Armed ...

Lebanon Announces 2025 Official Exams Registration Guidelines

This is Beirut 19/03 12:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

2025 Official Exams Lebanon Education Ministry

The Director General of Education and Head of Exam Committees, Fadi Yarak, issued a circular outlining the requirements for submitting candidacy applications for Lebanon's 2025 official exams. This applies to public and private schools, institutions teaching non-Lebanese students in afternoon shifts and independent (free) applicants. Key ...

Lebanon Regains Control of Hosh el-Sayed Ali: Army Deployed on the Ground

This is Beirut 19/03 11:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Syria Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Hosh el-Sayed Ali Hezbollah

Units of the Lebanese Army and the Engineering Regiment entered, on Wednesday morning, the village of Hosh el-Sayed Ali, which has been under the control of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham fighters. The Lebanese Armed Forces' advance in the area comes after successful negotiations between the concerned parties, supported by intensive mobilization ...

Warning Strike in Lebanon’s Public Schools

This is Beirut 19/03 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Public Sector Contract Teachers

The union of contract teachers in Lebanon's public sector announced a warning strike on Wednesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 20, in response to a government decree and following Minister of Education Rima Karami's decision to raise the hourly rate while excluding contract teachers from the $375 summer productivity bonus. On Wednesday, the ...

Tensions Resume in South Lebanon Amid Israeli Overflights of Several Regions

This is Beirut 18/03 22:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Baalbeck South Lebanon

Tensions resumed in southern Lebanon on Tuesday evening after a day of relative calm. Around 9:30 PM, an automatic weapon sweep operation was carried out from the Israeli site of Dahr al-Jamal, near Ramya in the Bint Jbeil district, targeting the Hadab and Khallet Warde areas near the border village of Aita al-Shaab. At the same time, Israeli ...

Lebanese Parliamentary Committee Pushes for Direct Security Coordination with Syria Amid Border Clashes

This is Beirut 18/03 21:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Parliament’s National Defense, Interior and Municipalities Committee has proposed sending a high-level delegation to Syria on Tuesday, to enhance direct coordination and prevent further border escalation. The delegation would include Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji, Defense Minister Michel Menassa and top security ...

SpotlightTotalEnergies’ Operations Linked to Politics as Lebanon Pursues Onshore Exploration

Bassam Abou Zeid 18/03 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In his upcoming visit to France on March 28, President Joseph Aoun is expected to once again raise, with French President Emmanuel Macron, the issue of TotalEnergies resuming its operations in Lebanon. Aoun had previously requested Macron’s assistance during the French president's visit to Lebanon in January, but there has been no progress on ...

Agriculture: Rationalizing Water Consumption in the Face of Reduced Rainfall

This is Beirut 18/03 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Ministry of Agriculture and the Directorate of Agricultural Research called on Tuesday for rational management of water consumption this year due to a significant drop in rainfall, which has only reached 30% of the usual annual average. In addition to low rainfall, temperatures have been higher than normal, due to climate change. The ...