Lebanon

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 ...

Hennis-Plasschaert: 'Lebanon Faces a Humanitarian Crisis of Catastrophic Proportions'

This is Beirut 20/11 10:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix and UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held meetings on Tuesday centered on the escalation of hostilities across the Blue Line and the upcoming report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the implementation of resolution 1701. According to a press ...

SpotlightBattling for Survival: Lebanon’s Tourism Sector Amid War and Crisis

Maurice Matta 20/11 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Before the war, 60 airlines flew to Beirut; only Middle East Airlines remains today. Flights that once operated at 80-90% capacity now barely reach 20%, especially during peak seasons like Christmas and New Year. Travel to Lebanon has decreased by 80% compared to previous years, largely due to the ongoing conflict. The tourism sector, one of the ...

SpotlightCharles Chartouni Victim of Intimidation Attempt

This is Beirut 19/11 23:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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Our contributor at This is Beirut and Ici Beyrouth, Dr. Charles Chartouni, was the victim of an intimidation attempt by state security services at his home on Tuesday evening. They intended to summon him for remarks he allegedly made against the “axis of resistance” during his latest media appearances. Chartouni told This is Beirut that these ...

SpotlightHochstein’s Visit: Outcome Still Pending

Bassam Abou Zeid 19/11 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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United States presidential envoy Amos Hochstein and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri have not yet concluded negotiations on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Berri assigned his advisor, Ali Hamdan, to coordinate with Hochstein's team on resolving the remaining points of contention. Hochstein is pushing to finalize a framework that aligns ...

AnalysisGaza, Lebanon – One and the Same Combat...

Marc Saikali 19/11 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The tone was set the moment Amos Hochstein concluded his talks in Beirut and delivered a carefully diplomatic press briefing, delicately outlining just how distant a resolution still seems. No sooner had his words settled than Israeli airstrikes resumed, and rockets were launched from Lebanon. For those striving to remain Cartesian and keep ...