Aoun Reaffirms Lebanon’s Support for UNIFIL to UN’s Lacroix

This is Beirut 18/06 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to the continued presence of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the south, during a meeting with UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix on Wednesday. During the meeting, Aoun underscored Lebanon’s dedication to implementing UN Security ...

Breathe if You Can: The Toxic Underside of Our Generators

Makram Haddad 18/06 12:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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They appeared in the 1990s, just after the end of the civil war. Four decades later, they are still here and are more powerful, more numerous, louder. These diesel giants have colonized the streets, balconies, rooftops and backyards. Lebanon lights up through explosions of decibels and toxic clouds. As if that Weren’t Enough... To this ...

Rai Says Neutrality Key to Lebanon’s Future

This is Beirut 18/06 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai stressed the need for Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon, as a necessary step for the President to act effectively on the issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament. Speaking from Bkerke on Wednesday during a special media forum organized by the Catholic Center for Information, Rai emphasized that neutrality ...

Lebanon Announces Three Return Options for Citizens Stranded in Antalya

This is Beirut 17/06 22:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In response to the situation of Lebanese citizens stranded in the Turkish city of Antalya, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced three return options, following instructions from Minister Fayez Rasamny. This initiative aims to ensure the safety of Lebanese nationals and facilitate their swift return home. Option 1: Via ...

InvestigationWhen the Skies Close In: The Impact on Flights, Passengers and Airlines

Yara Germany 17/06 22:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Each time tensions flare in the Middle East, airspace closures thrust airlines, travel agencies and passengers into a frantic race against time. Flights are rerouted, layovers stretch and last-minute decisions become the norm… A behind-the-scenes look at a sky turned unpredictable, where everyone struggles to navigate the chaos. Following last ...

Jean-Pierre Lacroix to Discuss UNIFIL Mandate in Beirut Visit

This is Beirut 17/06 21:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix is expected in Beirut on Wednesday for a multi-day visit focused on the renewal of the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) mandate, two months ahead of the UN Security Council’s scheduled session. According to informed sources, the visit could pave the ...

Health Ministry Distributes Surgical Kits to Boost Emergency Hospital Care

This is Beirut 17/06 19:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Ministry of Public Health distributed on Tuesday 33 Surgical Instrument Sets (SI Sets) to government hospitals to enhance their capacity to treat trauma and provide emergency treatment. The initiative, carried out in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), is part of a national emergency preparedness plan set in motion during ...

Israeli Army Kidnaps Elderly Shepherd in Kfarchouba

This is Beirut 17/06 18:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli infantry force advanced east of the town of Kfarchouba on Tuesday and kidnapped Mohammad Qasim Ghanem, a 75-year-old shepherd. In related developments, Israeli drones flew at low altitudes over Beirut’s southern suburbs. Earlier today, explosions were heard in the Beqaa Valley, reportedly caused by interceptor missiles in the ...

Videos‘Fête de la Musique’ Celebrates 25 Years in Lebanon

Maroun Chahine 17/06 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Music Event

For its 25th edition, the Fête de la Musique once again transforms the streets of Lebanon into open stages, uniting all genres and generations in a moment of shared resilience and celebration.

Videos‘El Ossa Kella:’ A Play That Heals Our Wounds Through Laughter

Élie-Joe Kamel 17/06 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute

On June 28 at Casino du Liban, actor and director Joe Kodeih will present his play El Ossa Kella, accompanied on piano by Bassam Challita. Blending comedy and music, this original creation seeks to heal Lebanese wounds through laughter and emotion.

PoliticsLebanon at a Crossroads: Chaos or a Place in the New Regional Order

Bassam Abou Zeid 17/06 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanon is closely monitoring the unfolding Iranian-Israeli war - a conflict it has kept at arm’s length, but whose fallout is certain to reach its borders. The real test is whether the government will be able to leverage the outcome to its advantage. Hezbollah resents being forced to remain on the sidelines of a war it sees as a sacred duty, ...

SpotlightSyrian Refugees: Voluntary Return or Geopolitical Pressure?

Natasha Metni Torbey 17/06 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Lebanese government has renewed its focus on the issue of displaced Syrians, designating it a top national priority amid the mounting pressure the crisis places on the country’s economy and social systems. In recent weeks, it has collaborated with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and humanitarian partners to develop ...