This Is Beirut 2024-09-01 14:12 - Reading : less than a minute
The Metropolitan of Beirut, Bishop Elias Audi, stressed the importance of “fidelity to our country and dedication to its well-being, abandoning our narcissism and personal interests.” In his homily on Sunday, the Orthodox Bishop argued that “the Church raises its children to be faithful to their homeland, to serve it, to respect its laws ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-01 11:36 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
An Eastern diplomatic delegation recently visited southern Lebanon, met with officials, and evaluated the situation in the region. The delegation assessed that the conflict in Lebanon is ongoing, persistent, and likely to continue for an extended period. This conclusion was drawn from Israel’s actions and its strategy to devastate the south ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-01 10:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Former Deputy Prime Minister Ghassan Hasbani has criticized Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri's speech on Saturday, stating that it failed to introduce any fresh ideas to resolve the ongoing presidential stalemate in Lebanon. The Lebanese Forces MP emphasized the opposition's proactive efforts to break the deadlock. "We put forward a roadmap for ...
Nissrine Merheb 2024-09-01 08:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Nestled in the heart of Tripoli's souks, Hammam al-Abed is the last vestige of the Mamluk era. Today, only this one remains, firmly resolved to survive and bear witness to the past. A report by Houna Loubnan adapted by Lyne Sammouri.
This Is Beirut 2024-08-31 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a televised address on the 46th anniversary of the disappearance of Imam Musa al-Sadr and his two companions, Amal movement leader and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reiterated Lebanon's commitment to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, while accusing Israel of failing to comply with it. On August 31, 1978, Imam Musa al-Sadr and ...
Mohammad Zahwe 2024-08-31 15:02 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon is exploring new markets for its agricultural products. Could promising agreements in Southern Europe and Africa resolve its agricultural surplus? A report by Houna Loubnan, adapted by Vanessa Kallas
This Is Beirut 2024-08-31 14:28 - Reading : less than a minute
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari in Ain al-Tineh to discuss the general situation in Lebanon, regional issues, and bilateral relations between Lebanon and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Michel Touma 2024-08-31 10:48 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The Libyan capital, August 25, 1978: Imam Moussa Sadr, the spiritual leader of the Lebanese Shia community and President of the Supreme Islamic Shia Council (SISC), along with two of his close associates Sheikh Mohammad Yacoub and journalist Abbas Badreddine, arrived in Libya at the invitation of then-leader Colonel Moammar Gaddafi. On August 31, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-31 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Potential presidential candidates are visiting Dahyeh (the southern suburbs of Beirut) in a bid to secure support and endorsement. During these visits, the head of Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc, Mohamad Raad, meets with these visitors, attentively listening to their proposals, opinions, and plans without making any explicit ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-30 22:19 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Intermittent exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and the Israeli army continued throughout the day in southern Lebanon on Friday. Late in the day, Israeli aircraft launched air strikes on the outskirts of the village of Zebqine in the western sector. A drone then targeted the same area, and artillery bombarded the plains of Marjayoun and Kfar ...
2024-08-30 17:26 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
August 30 of each year marks the International Day of the Disappeared, established to raise awareness about the whereabouts of individuals held in undisclosed locations under harsh conditions without informing their families or legal representatives. The inspiration for this day was provided by the Latin American Federation of Associations for ...
Samar Yamout 2024-08-30 16:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
There’s currently no tangible plan in place to save the school year in Southern Lebanon, as discussions on this matter are still ongoing. Students in conflict areas may be moved to safer schools or those closer to their temporary new homes. As security conditions worsen and the war in Lebanon continues, families and students in southern ...