Maureen Décor 2024-03-08 12:45 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
“In some cultures, the woman's hymen is believed to impact her marriage prospects, her family's reputation, and even her private life." Accompanied by images of flowers symbolizing the female genitals, this phrase, found on the website of a Lebanese plastic surgery specialist, promotes hymenoplasty, a surgical procedure aimed at ...
Tylia El Helou 2024-03-08 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Former US Ambassador to Lebanon David Hale spoke to This is Beirut about the launch of his new book "American Diplomacy Toward Lebanon," in which he studies the US' relationship with Lebanon through six case studies. Hale also talked about the situation in southern Lebanon, UNSC Resolution 1701, and the role of Iran in the country and the region.
This Is Beirut 2024-03-08 00:36 - Reading : less than a minute
The ambassadors of the five-nation group, known as the Quintet, held a meeting on Thursday at the Qatari embassy during which they reviewed the latest developments in Lebanon, notably the situation in the south and the protracted presidential crisis. In a press release issued at the end of the encounter, the envoys of France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-08 00:16 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an interview with LBCI on Thursday evening, Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) leader Gebran Bassil criticized Hezbollah's military involvement in South Lebanon, in support of Hamas in its war with Israel, stressing that “it is not Lebanon's job to liberate Palestine.” At the same time, he underlined the "sanctity of Hezbollah's mission ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-07 22:47 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
On the eve of International Women's Day, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, accompanied by UN Women's Representative in Lebanon, Gielan Almessiri, met in Tripoli with youth, women-led groups and non-governmental organizations active in empowering women and girls, peace-building and promoting social stability through dialogue, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-07 22:24 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Jamal Hajjar, the new public prosecutor at the Court of Cassation, and Tarek Bitar, the judge in charge of investigating the explosion at the port of Beirut, held their first meeting on Thursday. Although Judge Bitar contented himself with describing the purpose and conclusions of the meeting as "secret," This Is Beirut has learned that it ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-07 19:41 - Reading : less than a minute
The French Society of the Legion of Honor offered financial support to the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) in recognition of its contributions to the humanitarian, health and relief fields. The French donation was presented to the LRC officials by members of sister association the Lebanese Legion of Honor on Thursday, at a ceremony held at the Red ...
Maureen Décor 2024-03-07 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Conference, forum, citizen café, debate: here are the events organized in Beirut to mark International Women's Day. 1. "Women's Navigator in Lebanon" An annual forum enabling women to acquire the skills they need for professional success. Organized by ACUA (Association for Collaborative Unified Aims). From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Beirut ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-07 15:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Former President of the Republic, Michel Aoun, received a delegation from Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc in Rabieh on Thursday. The delegation was chaired by Mohammad Raad and included Ali Ammar and Hassan Fadlallah. The visit comes at a time of strained relations between the two parties due to criticism voiced by Michel Aoun and Free Patriotic ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-07 15:04 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The new US Ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa Johnson, met with the former President of the Republic, Michel Aoun, as part of her introductory visits. Discussing the current political context in Lebanon and developments in the region, Johnson reportedly told the former head of state, "Let your ally (i.e., Hezbollah) know that it is necessary to end ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-06 23:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Kataeb party leader Samy Gemayel said on Wednesday that the opposition had succeeded in preserving the Lebanese army by extending the term of office of the Army's Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, and had prevented Hezbollah from imposing its presidential candidate. "The Lebanese state is powerless, and the war on the country's southern ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-06 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati stressed that "support for UNRWA is crucial," warning of "the unpredictable repercussions of halting its funding." He urged "the international community to continue its assistance to the UN agency to maintain stability in the country." Mikati's remarks came at the end of a consultative meeting held on ...