Lebanon

LAF Deploys After Motorcade Rallies in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

This is Beirut 08/08 09:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Following the Lebanese government’s approval of the objectives outlined in the US paper to reinforce the ceasefire, and the withdrawal of the Shia Duo’s ministers from Thursday’s Cabinet session, videos circulated online showing supporters of the two parties parading on motorcycles and waving party flags in the Roueis area of Beirut’s ...

Beirut Greenlights Ceasefire and State Control Plan

Chelsea Al Arif 07/08 21:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Council of Ministers adopts an 11-point plan focused on ending hostilities, disarming non-state groups including Hezbollah, and restoring full state control, while calling for international support to revive the economy and strengthen the army.

Israeli Drone Strikes in Beqaa and South Lebanon

This is Beirut 07/08 19:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli drone strike in the town of Kfar Dane, in the Baalbeck District, killed Alaa Hani Haidar on Thursday. According to preliminary reports, Haidar was passing near a vehicle that was targeted by two missiles when the strike occurred. Six people were also killed in another Israeli strike that targeted a vehicle at the Deir Zannoun area ...

SpotlightBeirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport: Lebanon Clings to a Single Lifeline

Liliane Mokbel 07/08 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As in every summer, Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BIA) is overwhelmed by waves of Lebanese expatriates returning home for the holidays. This year’s record influx has turned the terminals into overcrowded hubs. Long queues stretch before the General Security counters, where wait times drag on. Congestion peaks when multiple flights ...

UNIFIL Uncovers Tunnel Network and Weapons in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 07/08 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) forces have uncovered an extensive network of fortified tunnels near the towns of Tayr Harfa, Zebqine and Naqoura, UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti announced on Thursday. Tenenti said the network included “a number of bunkers, artillery pieces, multiple rocket launchers, as well as hundreds of ...

The Council of Ministers Unanimously Approves the Objectives of the US Proposal

This is Beirut 07/08 15:45 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Information Minister Paul Morcos announced Thursday that Lebanon’s Cabinet approved the removal of all armed groups from Lebanese territory, “including Hezbollah,” and the deployment of the Lebanese Army (LAF) to border areas. “We will make the appropriate decisions based on the implementation plan to be submitted by the ...

Issa Reaffirms Support for Lebanese Sovereignty

This is Beirut 07/08 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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US Congressman Darrell Issa emphasized Thursday that decision-making in Lebanon “must remain in the hands of the Lebanese people,” following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun. Issa voiced confidence in the Lebanese government’s commitment to preserving peace and stability, and reaffirmed continued US support for the Lebanese Armed Forces ...

Haykal Wraps Up UK Visit as Britain Reaffirms Support for Lebanese Army

This is Beirut 07/08 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal concluded a two-day official visit to the United Kingdom, during which he participated in the annual meeting of the Dragon Group, a British strategic dialogue initiative bringing together military chiefs from the Middle East. Held in Edinburgh on August 4 and 5, this ninth edition of the meeting ...

The Four Phases of Barrack's Roadmap for Sovereignty and Disarmament

This is Beirut 07/08 13:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A key and sole item on the Cabinet’s session agenda that kicked off at 3:00 PM at the Presidential Palace in Baabda: the proposal submitted by US envoy Tom Barrack. The full text of the proposal - a seven-page memorandum - was published Thursday morning by the local media outlet Nidaa al-Watan, ahead of the ministerial meeting. In the ...

Lebanon Rejects Iran’s Stance on Hezbollah Disarmament

This is Beirut 07/08 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned statements made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, describing them as “unacceptable” and a “direct violation of national sovereignty.” In an interview with Iranian television on Wednesday, Araghchi reaffirmed his country’s support for Hezbollah, while stating that Iran ...

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Lebanon's Decision on Disarmament Is "Irrevocable," Says Aoun

This is Beirut 07/08 13:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A few hours before the Cabinet meeting scheduled for this afternoon to discuss US proposals aimed at helping Lebanon restore full sovereignty over its territory and launch a viable recovery process, President Joseph Aoun declared that the decision to disarm armed groups is “irreversible.” “The exclusivity of weapons in the hands of the ...

Q&AWhy Is Everyone Getting Sick This Summer?

Yara Germany 07/08 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, high fever. It feels like everyone knows someone who's down with something. COVID is back, stomach bugs are spreading and even flu-like symptoms are making a summer comeback. To understand why so many people are falling ill in Lebanon this summer, and how to stay protected, we spoke with Dr. Rola Husni Samaha, ...