Salam Zaatari 2024-06-06 09:01 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Between 2012 and 2023, poverty in Lebanon tripled, according to a report released last month by the World Bank entitled “The Width of Poverty and Inequality in Lebanon.” Poverty rates rose from 12% to 44% of all residents, one in three residents in Lebanon was hit by poverty and one in two is vulnerable to falling below the poverty line. These ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-05 19:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Kataeb leader MP Samy Gemayel noted that “the security situation in Lebanon is precarious and uncontrollable due to the proliferation of illegal weapons by Hezbollah and its allies, who have established a law of the jungle.” He also stated that “anyone who opposes Hezbollah's policies is under threat in Lebanon.” “I wouldn't be ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-05 18:49 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In a meeting held on Wednesday, the two parliamentary blocs of the PSP (Progressive Socialist Party) and the NM (National Moderation) agreed on a shared roadmap to unblock the presidential election, as part of an initiative by Teymour Jumblatt’s party. When the meeting ended, the Chouf MP and PSP parliamentary bloc member, Bilal Abdallah, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-05 17:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-06-05 14:47 - Reading : less than a minute
More information unfolding regarding the shooting at the US Embassy in Awkar. The Lebanese Army is still conducting an investigation for more information.
This Is Beirut 2024-06-05 14:03 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-05 13:26 - Reading : less than a minute
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 ...
Michel Touma 2024-06-05 11:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-05 11:51 - Reading : less than a minute
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 ...
Rayan Chami 2024-06-05 11:38 - Reading : less than a minute
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.
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-06-05 11:19 - Reading : less than a minute
Follow our on-site team for the latest updates on the shooting at the American embassy (Awkar) throughout the day.
This Is Beirut 2024-06-05 10:19 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...