2023-12-03 12:16 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Much has been written about Lebanon, often viewed as a crossroads between the East and the West. Hundreds of books have been penned and revised to reflect upon and redefine the history of this land, fluctuating between a nation, a province, and a mountain. The recent attempts that followed the establishment of Greater Lebanon in 1920 — ...
gdeveloper 2023-12-03 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rai believed that “failing to elect the president and closing the Presidential Palace is a crime that entails the demolition of constitutional institutions and public administrations, the spread of chaos and corruption, and the distortion of Lebanon's civilized face.” He stressed in his sermon during the ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-02 14:56 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
General Joseph Aoun Ihab Matar
Independent Tripoli MP Ihab Matar underlined the need to "extend the mandate of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, General Joseph Aoun, as well as that of the Director General of the Internal Security Forces (ISF), General Imad Othman.” Matar argued on Saturday that “the very critical situation in Gaza, which reflects a real danger for ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-02 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Metropolitan of Beirut and its Greek Orthodox affiliates, Bishop Elias Audi, said that “even electing a president for the country requires one and two years for us, and strenuous efforts, while in democratic countries it is a natural work, and even a duty, undertaken by representatives to ensure the progress of the country," in a sermon held ...
Rémi Amalvy 2023-12-02 14:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
For the past three years, the Mediterranean project RE-MED has been promoting circular economy practices for the management, recycling, and reuse of construction and demolition waste, particularly in Lebanon. This significant initiative is currently being showcased at the Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. This is a project that could ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-02 13:53 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
From the COP28 climate summit, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said, “Lebanon is facing an Israeli aggression that is affecting people, is hazardous, and is causing intense climate impacts, as large areas in Lebanon are exposed to the severe effects of environmental degradation resulting from the ongoing Israeli hostilities.” Mikati ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-02 10:37 - Reading : less than a minute
According to information from a former official, both Egypt and Jordan have activated their devices to confront any transfer operation of the Gazans to either of the two countries under any shape or pretext. On the other hand, media close to the Axis of Resistance and the “Resistance” have leaked the existence of a plan to transfer the ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-02 09:48 - Reading : less than a minute
Aita al-Shaab Israeli Bombings
Several valleys in the central sector and the outskirts of the towns of Aita al-Shaab and Ramyeh were subjected to Israeli bombing this morning, after a night of caution in the areas and villages adjacent to the Blue Line. During which, flare bombs were fired and reconnaissance aircraft flew over. Israeli warplanes also flew over numerous areas ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-01 22:01 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
France Jean-Yves Le Drian Joseph Aoun
Special Envoy of French President Emmanuel Macron to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian has expressed support for extending the mandate of Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun, who reaches retirement age on January 10. “I support the extension of the army commander’s term in office because the Lebanese need security, and since the army ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-01 19:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut’s Justice Palace has been at the center of security threats since November 24. The hearing of individuals involved in two suicide bombings targeting a neighborhood of Beirut’s southern suburb, which were claimed by ISIS, was scheduled for that day. A few hours before the hearing was set to begin, President of the Higher Judicial ...
Ali A. Hamadé 2023-12-01 19:24 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Camille Chamoun Hafez al-Assad Henry Kissinger
On November 29, the world bid farewell to an eminent figure of international diplomacy, Henry Kissinger, who passed away at the age of 100. A master of his craft, Kissinger was a visionary architect of international relations and left an enduring legacy in each decade of his distinguished career. He stood out with his exceptional intelligence and ...
Elie Ziadé 2023-12-01 19:02 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron Jean-Yves Le Drian Joseph Aoun
Since October 8, Lebanon, a struggling country, has been at war. Only the army remains steadfast, facing challenges despite the intrigue surrounding the fate of its command. The Special Envoy of French President Emmanuel Macron to Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, has just concluded his fourth visit to Beirut since June. He delivered three messages ...