Lebanon

Independence Day: Joseph Aoun Pays Tribute to the Lebanese Armed Forces

This is Beirut 21/11 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

As Lebanon commemorates its eighty-first Independence Day in the face of ongoing conflicts and external threats, the Lebanese military forces stand as a pillar of strength, defending the nation's sovereignty and protecting its citizens. Despite facing immense odds, the military remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding peace and stability ...

The US Proposal for a Ceasefire: A “Take It or Leave It” Deal

Tilda Abou Rizk 20/11 21:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US envoy Amos Hochstein traveled to Tel Aviv late Wednesday afternoon to convey the outcomes of his Beirut discussions to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—on Thursday, according to Reuters—regarding the American proposal for a ceasefire agreement. Hochstein declined to elaborate on the progress of his talks with Parliament Speaker ...

VideosWar Diary: Day 411

Rayan Chami 20/11 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 20, 2024.

ExplainerAssessment of Infrastructure Damage: A Collaboration Between the Government and the World Bank

Liliane Mokbel 20/11 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Even before rebuilding residential and commercial units, priority will be given to restoring infrastructure as soon as hostilities end. This step is crucial to reestablishing the normal functioning of the social and economic fabric within any community. In this context, the caretaker government led by Najib Mikati, with the support of the World ...

ExplainerShock and Survival: A Testimony of War and Trauma in Lebanon

David Sahyoun 20/11 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Testimony  "I live in a neighborhood not far from areas that are frequently bombarded. Every day, I am immersed in constant terror. The incessant shelling, the persistent drone hum in the sky, and the whistling of missiles create an exhausting state of hyper-vigilance, fraying our nerves. At the slightest noise, I jump violently, my heart ...

Israel Says Any Lebanese Deal Must Grant it 'Freedom to Act' Against Hezbollah

This is Beirut 20/11 17:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Wednesday that any ceasefire deal with Lebanon must ensure Israel has the "freedom to act" against Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. "In any agreement we will reach, we will need to keep the freedom to act if there will be violations," he told foreign ambassadors ahead of US envoy Amos Hochstein's ...

Naim Qassem: Hezbollah to Facilitate Presidential Election, Upholds Taif

This is Beirut 20/11 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem has sought to woe the Lebanese opposed to the war that his pro-Iranian party initiated “in support for Gaza” by promising to facilitate the long-delayed election of a president of the Republic and respect the terms of the Taif Agreement, which ended the 1975-1990 civil war in Lebanon. “We will ...

VideosHochstein in Ain el-Tineh for the Second Consecutive Day

Lyne Sammouri 20/11 14:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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For the second consecutive day, US envoy Amos Hochstein met with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, as part of diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

Fadlallah: ‘The Document Proposed by the US Is Similar to That of 2006’

This is Beirut 20/11 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Hassan Fadlallah, an MP from Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, said that “the indirect negotiations with Israel are based on a document that is very similar to that of 2006, even if the circumstances are different,” referring to the agreement that ended the 33-day conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006 under UNSC Resolution ...

Numbers & FiguresThe IMF Raises Its 2023 Growth Forecast for Lebanon's GDP

This is Beirut 20/11 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2023 GDP forecast for Lebanon, now estimating it at $24 billion, up from $16.2 billion in its June 2023 report. This upward revision reflects the adoption of a new methodology for calculating national accounts, leading to a 50% increase in the estimated GDP value. The update is part of the ...

VideosThe Media Glossary: Memoricide

Lyne Sammouri 20/11 11:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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From the vicinity of the Roman Temple of Bacchus in Baalbeck to Saint George's Church in Dardghaya and the Souks of Nabatiyeh, these sites have become collateral damage in the crossfire of war. What is memoricide? Why is it significant today? How is it translated in the context of war?

LAF Casualties Following Israeli Attacks

This is Beirut 20/11 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Clashes continue to escalate and attacks on the Lebanese army persist, even after US envoy Amos Hochstein visited Lebanon to negotiate a possible truce and an end to the war between Hezbollah and Israel. On Wednesday morning, Bourj al-Malouk (Nabatiyeh) came under heavy artillery bombardment. One Lebanese soldier lost his life and two others were ...