Lebanon

Op-edBetween the State and the Rock…

Johnny Kortbawi 23/09 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Hassan Nasrallah Baalbeck Banks Free Patriotic Movement Hezbollah

In Lebanon, even rocks can spark existential crises. The Raoucheh Rock has become the focus of a growing political and public controversy after plans emerged to project an image of Hezbollah’s former Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, alongside Hashem Safieddine, onto the rock to mark the anniversary of their death last year. What began as a ...

Aoun Calls on US to Enforce Ceasefire, Boost Military Aid

This is Beirut 23/09 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On the sidelines of his visit to the United Nations in New York, President Joseph Aoun met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday evening, an encounter focused on Lebanon’s security and post-conflict recovery. President Aoun called on the United States to pressure Israel into fully implementing its obligations under the November ...

Pope Leo XIV to Visit Lebanon in Late November, Local Media Reports

This is Beirut 23/09 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For weeks, speculation ran high about Pope Leo XIV’s possible visit to Lebanon, met with denials from the Apostolic Nuncio and silence from the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerke. But the secrecy appears to be lifting. According to MTV Lebanon, the Vatican is set to officially confirm the papal visit, scheduled for November 30 to December 2. A ...

VideosNasrallah Assassination: New Revelations Unveiled

Rayan Chami 23/09 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute

Nawaf Salam Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah Mossad Assassination

Days before the commemoration of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination, Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth revealed new details about the operation. According to the report, agents on the ground, along with devices placed above his bunker, played a decisive role in the success of the strike. Here’s what we know.

Tehran’s Grip on Lebanon: Will the Shia Duo Break Free or Fall in Line?

Philippe Abi-Akl 23/09 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On the eve of the first anniversary of the September war, Israel escalated its strikes. A raid on Bint Jbeil on Sunday killed five civilians, including three children, and wounded two others. The attack has reignited speculation over the possible activation of “Plan B,” as outlined by US Senator Lindsey Graham, who declared that Hezbollah’s ...

At the UN, Aoun Reaffirms Gradual Disarmament

This is Beirut 22/09 22:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun is set to deliver Lebanon’s address before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Aoun, who arrived in New York on Sunday, held a series of meetings on Monday with representatives of the Lebanese diaspora as well as with European leaders, urging the latter to pressure Israel to end its ongoing air raids on ...

Progressive Socialist Party Secures Release of 24 Sweida Detainees

This is Beirut 22/09 22:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Sweida Detainees Release Joumblatt

The Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) announced on Monday the release of 24 detainees from Sweida following sustained mediation efforts. According to a statement from the party’s Media Commission, these releases are the result of ongoing communications and initiatives led by the party since the bloody events of July. The party intensified ...

Cabinet Approves 2026 Budget Without Salary Adjustments

This is Beirut 22/09 21:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Budget Cabinet Taxes Salaries Government

The Council of Ministers approved the draft 2026 state budget Monday evening, with officials emphasizing fiscal discipline, revenue compliance and accountability. Information Minister Paul Morcos stated that the budget includes no new broad-based taxes, relying instead on stricter enforcement of existing laws and improved revenue estimation. One ...

Salam Orders Strict Ban on Use of Public Spaces Without Prior Authorization

This is Beirut 22/09 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Hezbollah Nawaf Salam Hassan Nasrallah Hashem Safieddine

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced on Monday that he issued an administrative circular banning the use of public spaces without prior authorization from the relevant authorities. “I have instructed all government departments, public institutions, municipalities and municipal unions to strictly enforce the laws regulating the use of public ...

Peace Day: UNIFIL Hails Its Strategic Cooperation with the Lebanese Army

This is Beirut 22/09 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked the International Day of Peace this Sunday with an official ceremony held at its headquarters in Naqoura. It was the first celebration in two years, as the security situation in 2024 had forced the cancellation of previous commemorations. Speaking at the ceremony, UNIFIL Head of Mission ...

HighlightNew Revelations About Nasrallah's Assassination

This is Beirut 22/09 13:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination, Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth published new details about the operation which it described as “worthy of a science-fiction movie.” The mission took place in September 2024, while Israeli fighter jets were heavily bombing Hezbollah strongholds in the southern suburbs of ...

Government Reacts Following Nationwide Protests by Retired Personnel

This is Beirut 22/09 13:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Internal Security Forces Lebanese Army Ahmad Hajjar

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday approved measures to support retired military personnel, including the disbursement of two additional allowances this month. School allowances will be aligned with those of civil servants, at a full rate of 100% and previous grants and bonuses will be incorporated into their core salaries. The announcement ...