Lebanon

US Embassy Shooting: Five People Arrested
US Embassy Shooting: Five People Arrested

The Lebanese army, backed by state security, arrested five people suspected of involvement in the gunfire shooting that targeted the US embassy in Awkar earlier Wednesday. One Lebanese and four Syrians were arrested in Majdal Anjar and Souayri, in the Bekaa region, during searches carried out following the attack in the two villages, according to ...

US Embassy Shooting: What We Know So Far
US Embassy Shooting: What We Know So Far

More information unfolding regarding the shooting at the US Embassy in Awkar. The Lebanese Army is still conducting an investigation for more information.

HRW: 'White Phosphorous Threatens Civilian Lives in South Lebanon'
HRW: 'White Phosphorous Threatens Civilian Lives in South Lebanon'

Human Rights Watch affirmed on Wednesday that “Israel’s widespread use of white phosphorus munitions in southern Lebanon is endangering civilians and displacing residents of border communities.” In a statement, HRW confirmed the use of white phosphorous munitions “since October 2023, by Israeli forces in at least 17 municipalities in ...

Netanyahu From Kiryat Shmona: 'We Are Ready for Strong Action'
Netanyahu From Kiryat Shmona: 'We Are Ready for Strong Action'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened on Wednesday that “Israel is prepared for strong action” against Lebanon, Israeli media reported. On a tour in Kiryat Shmona in north Israel, Netanyahu declared that “whoever thinks that they can harm us and we will sit idly by is making a big mistake,” promising to “restore security ...

Editorial: Unraveling Mechanisms and Causes Obstructing Presidential Poll
Editorial: Unraveling Mechanisms and Causes Obstructing Presidential Poll

  Was the recent conciliation mission in Beirut on May 28 and 29 by Jean-Yves Le Drian, President Emmanuel Macron's special envoy to Lebanon, a complete failure? Most local political commentators quickly concluded that it was. However, they may have been too hasty, as the answer to this question largely depends on the expectations set for ...

Mikati: Probe Launched Into US Embassy Attack
Mikati: Probe Launched Into US Embassy Attack

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati,announced on Wednesday that an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances of the US Embassy incident and to arrest those involved in the shooting. He also indicated that the situation is currently stable. After meeting caretaker Minister of Defense, Maurice Sleem, Mikati held talks with ...

19th Edition of Samir Kassir Award: Honoring Press Freedom
19th Edition of Samir Kassir Award: Honoring Press Freedom

The 19th edition of the Samir Kassir Awards took place on Tuesday, June 4. The award recognized journalists in three categories: Best Opinion Article, Best Investigative Article and Best Audiovisual News Report.

Attack on US Embassy, Syrian Assailant Arrested
Attack on US Embassy, Syrian Assailant Arrested

The Lebanese Army cordoned off the area around the US embassy in Awkar on Wednesday morning after it came under a gunfire attack by three assailants. One of the attackers was injured and taken to hospital. The Army said in a communique that “the embassy was attacked with gunfire and that Army members deployed in the area responded to the ...

The Samir Kassir Press Freedom Awards Ceremony
The Samir Kassir Press Freedom Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony for the Samir Kassir press freedom competition took place late on Tuesday. The winners of the 19th edition are: Aseel Saraih, Yemen: Best audiovisual news report Abdelrahman El Gendy, Egypt: Best opinion piece Hadel Arja, Syria: Best investigative article The prize, awarded since 2006 by the European Union and one of the ...

August 4th Commemoration: “We Feel Guilty”
August 4th Commemoration: “We Feel Guilty”

This 4th of June 2024 marks the start of a 46th month without justice for the families of the victims of the Beirut port explosion of August 2020. Almost four years after the tragedy, the pain and desire for justice remain unchanged.

Tons of Expired Cornflakes and Cocoa Seized
Tons of Expired Cornflakes and Cocoa Seized

In a recent crackdown on expired goods, authorities from the Regional Economy Department office in the South made a significant seizure of 16.5 tons of cocoa mass, a key ingredient in chocolate production, and 151 boxes of expired cornflakes, totaling approximately half a million dollars in value. This discovery was made in one of the large ...