Lebanon

Global Support for Lebanon’s Move to Control Weapons

This is Beirut 08/08 20:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese government’s announcement of a national plan to restrict weapons possession exclusively to state security forces has received strong international endorsement, with Arab and European officials supporting the move. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed the decision, stating that the monopoly of arms by the state ...

VideosBaalbeck: Festivities Revive the Region

Rayan Chami 08/08 19:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Hiba Tawaji and Oussama Rahbani’s concert, sponsored by This is Beirut and Ici Beyrouth, brings new life to Baalbeck and its surroundings, sparking hope, boosting tourism and reconnecting locals as well as expatriates.

PoliticsRenewal of UNIFIL Tied to Completion of Hezbollah’s Disarmament Plan

Bassam Abou Zeid 08/08 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The upcoming renewal deadline for the international forces, scheduled for August 31, coincides with the Lebanese Army’s deadline to submit a plan aimed at limiting weapons possession exclusively to the state. This plan is to be presented to the Cabinet. According to US sources, Washington is closely watching the outcome of this process to decide ...

Op-edA Good Week for Lebanon

David Hale 08/08 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It has been a remarkable week for Lebanon. President Aoun, Speaker Berri, and Prime Minister Salam have acted in unison, never something to be taken for granted in Lebanon. Moreover, they have done so on a topic that has been wrongly taboo since the Taef Accord: restoring the Lebanese state's monopoly of arms and confronting Hezbollah's challenge ...

SpotlightSales in Lebanon: Swing Between Bargains, Illusions and Economic Survival

Christiane Tager 08/08 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For many Lebanese, sales are the only time of year when long-desired items become remotely affordable: a pair of sneakers, a designer dress or a household appliance. With wallets worn thin by inflation, a devalued currency and eroding purchasing power, discounts provide a much-needed breather. But while some shoppers welcome the relief, others ...

Lebanon Endorses Barrack’s Plan for Hezbollah Disarmament

Mario Chartouni 08/08 15:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On Thursday, the Lebanese Council of Ministers met in Baabda to discuss and approve the American proposal presented by envoy Thomas Barrack. Outlined in a detailed seven-page diplomatic memorandum divided into three chapters, the initiative aims to establish a durable ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel while launching comprehensive security and ...

Issa Sees ‘New Day’ for Lebanon

This is Beirut 08/08 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US Congressman Darrell Issa affirmed on Friday that “this is a new day for Lebanon,” highlighting that “significant progress has been made in recent days.” Speaking after his meeting with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Issa described the developments as a “rebirth for Lebanon,” focusing on reconstruction efforts and urgent needs across ...

Tehran Vows to Block Lebanon’s Sovereignty Efforts

This is Beirut 08/08 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Tehran’s open opposition to Lebanon’s push for full state sovereignty has become increasingly clear, as Lebanese authorities seek to dismantle Hezbollah’s status as a “state within a state.” The process, launched by President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese government on Tuesday, aims to restore the Lebanese state’s full authority over ...

Lebanon Rehabilitates Border Crossings Damaged in Israeli Strikes

This is Beirut 08/08 14:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced on Friday the commencement of rehabilitation efforts on three key border crossings with Syria that were damaged in recent Israeli airstrikes in the Akkar Governorate. The affected crossings include al-Arida, Sabaa Qmar (Kobayat-Wadi Khaled) and al-Aboudiyeh. According to the ministry, ...

GCC Welcomes Lebanon’s Decision to Place All Weapons Under State Control

This is Beirut 08/08 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has welcomed the Lebanese government’s decision to place all weapons under the exclusive control of the state throughout Lebanon. In a statement released Friday by the Qatar News Agency (QNA), GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf described the decision as “an important step toward strengthening ...

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One on Saida–Tyre Highway

This is Beirut 08/08 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli drone strike on Friday targeted a vehicle on the Saida-Tyr highway near Phoenicia University, killing reporter and photographer Mohammad Chehade. Ambulance teams retrieved Chehade’s body from the targeted vehicle and transported it to a nearby hospital. According to a statement by the Israeli Army’s Arabic ...

Aoun Calls on Diaspora to Drive Lebanon’s Return to Regional Economic Role

This is Beirut 08/08 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun stressed the urgent need to reconnect Lebanon with its regional environment, highlighting the country’s ongoing reforms while acknowledging the challenges ahead. Speaking at the Fourth Diaspora Economy Conference on Friday, Aoun emphasized that Lebanon must reclaim a productive regional role, particularly through ...