Lebanon

VideosByblos en Blanc et Rosé: Where Wine Celebrates the Lebanese Summer

Yara Germany 27/06 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute

port byblos wine festival summer Lebanon

For its tenth edition, the “Byblos en Blanc et Rosé” festival returns once again to the mythical port of the ancient Phoenician city. Around fifty Lebanese wine producers showcase their finest bottles in a vibrant, summery atmosphere. With sunsets, sea breezes, music, and tastings, the event captures the very essence of a true Lebanese ...

Lebanon’s Shia Bloc and the Emigrant Vote Dilemma

Johnny Kortbawi 27/06 16:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Amal Hezbollah Diaspora Vote Elections Lebanon Shia

Lebanese emigrants have found themselves entangled in a crisis not of their making—namely, the existential crisis of the Shia community amid unfolding developments across the Middle East. Calls to amend the provision governing emigrant voting—whether by assigning them to Electoral District 16 or allowing them to vote for MPs in their home ...

The Ministry of Finance Still Stuck in the Paper Age

Liliane Mokbel 27/06 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Finance Ministry Yassin Jaber Digitalization Economy Lebanon

Finance Minister Yassine Jaber has announced a $6 million allocation from the Lebanon Financing Facility (LFF) to modernize tax and land registry systems and support the ministry’s ongoing reform and digital transformation efforts. Established in December 2020 under the World Bank’s guidance following the Beirut port explosion, the LFF is a ...

Lebanon Requests One-Year Renewal for UNIFIL

This is Beirut 27/06 15:15 - Reading : less than a minute

Israel New York United Nations lebanon Antonio Guterres UNIFIL

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally requested a one-year extension of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)’s mandate, set to begin on August 31, 2025. In a statement issued Friday, the ministry said the request follows a decision approved by the Cabinet during its May 14 session. The ministry confirmed that a letter was ...

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon: 1 Killed, 17 Injured, Hezbollah Facility Targeted

This is Beirut 27/06 11:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Israel South Border Shebaa

Israel carried out several strikes in south Lebanon on Friday it said targeted Hezbollah members and facilities. An Israeli airstrike on the apartment of a Hezbollah official in Nabatieh al-Fawqa claimed the life of his sister-in-law. The Ministry of Public Health reported that 13 people were wounded in the same attack. During the evening, ...

Israeli Army Declares ‘Rising Lion’ Operation a Strategic Success

This is Beirut 27/06 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Israel Iran Avichay Adraee Rising Lion Isfahan Fordow

Days after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the Israeli military has publicly disclosed the scope and outcomes of its 12-day offensive, dubbed Operation “Rising Lion.” In a post published on the platform X, Israeli Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee described the campaign as a “comprehensive strategic ...

Elon Musk Expresses Interest in Investing in Lebanon’s Tech Sector

This is Beirut 26/06 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Joseph Aoun Elon Musk Tesla lebanon United States Beirut

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has voiced interest in establishing a presence for his companies in Lebanon, according to a statement released on Thursday by the Lebanese Presidency. In a phone conversation with President Joseph Aoun, Musk reportedly expressed his willingness to engage in Lebanon’s telecommunications and internet sectors. The ...

Jumblatt Urges Disarmament Under State Authority

This is Beirut 26/06 17:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Hezbollah Israel Joseph Aoun United States Walid Jumblatt PSP lebanon

In a firm call for national sovereignty, former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Jumblatt urged that all weapons in Lebanon be placed solely under the control of the state, stressing that the region is entering a “new page” in its history. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Jumblatt called on all parties in ...

ExplainerIsrael Cracks Down on Hezbollah’s Financial Hubs

Natasha Metni Torbey 26/06 16:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

lebanon Hezbollah Israel Terrorism

As Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks continue to pound South Lebanon, a strategic front is rapidly emerging. Israel is now openly targeting Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure, marking a shift from battlefield confrontation to economic warfare. This week was a turning point. On Wednesday, the Israeli military released an unprecedented map ...

Lebanese Army Targets Smugglers’ Vehicle Loaded with Weapons in Hermel

This is Beirut 26/06 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanese Army Lebanon Smuggling

A pickup truck, loaded with weapons and ammunition and belonging to smugglers, was destroyed on the outskirts of Hermel following an armed clash with the Lebanese Army, which aimed to prevent cross-border smuggling. According to preliminary reports, the Lebanese Army opened fire on the vehicle after the driver failed to stop at a military ...

Teachers’ Syndicate Condemns Arbitrary Practices, Demands Salary Increase

This is Beirut 26/06 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

USA

The Executive Council of the Teachers’ Syndicate on Thursday called on private schools to implement salary increases of at least 100% in urban areas and 80% in rural and remote areas. This demand was part of a broader set of concerns raised during a council meeting convened to address the growing number of violations against teachers in private ...

Drone Strikes on Shaqra and Beit Lif

This is Beirut 26/06 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Hezbollah Lebanon South Israel South Lebanon

Tensions along the Lebanese border with Israel escalated on Wednesday, with a series of Israeli military operations. An Israeli drone strike targeted a “Bobcat” excavator between the towns of Shaqra and Baraachit, killing one person. Another strike was reported on a motorcycle in Beit Lif killing one person. It’s ...