This Is Beirut 2023-12-15 21:31 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea welcomed Friday evening's parliamentary vote on a bill to delay by one year the retirement of Army Commander-in-Chief Joseph Aoun, Director General of the Internal Security Forces Imad Osman (who holds the rank of Major General and is due to retire in May) and the Acting Director of General Security Elias ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-15 20:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Several people were injured in strikes on Yarine and Mansouri. Once again, the Hebrew state issued threats against Hezbollah on Friday. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant asserted that "if the world won't move Hezbollah away from the (Israeli) border," the Hebrew state "will do it itself." "On our borders, we need political action in addition ...
Alissar Boulos 2023-12-15 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Welcome to the Intelligent Recap. It is Friday December 15th and the 70th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s local news: the situation at the Lebanese southern border and its impact on the country and the imbroglio of Joseph Aoun’s term extension. In international news: the situation in Gaza still prevails and COP 28 draws to an end. In ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-15 18:06 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
New legislation developed with extensive technical support from the ILO is considered to be among the most significant socioeconomic reforms Lebanon has witnessed over the past three decades. Attention is now on ensuring its prompt implementation. Lebanese Parliament has passed a law that establishes a comprehensive pension system ...
Hala Abdallah 2023-12-15 17:33 - Reading : less than a minute
Army and security retirees staged a protest on Friday near the Grand Seray in Riad al-Solh Square, calling for increased pensions amid financial struggles.
This Is Beirut 2023-12-15 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Will Parliament extend the mandate of Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun, who is set to retire on January 10? Why did the caretaker government, convened unexpectedly last week for this purpose, fail to hold its meeting? Why did various ministers deliberately cause a lack of quorum, especially amid discussions of Hezbollah ministers ...
gdeveloper 2023-12-15 14:56 - Reading : less than a minute
The association Journalists for Freedom has denounced the sharing, on social networks, of "a list of names of media professionals, academics and activists from various Arab countries, which, according to its propagators, has been taken from the Israeli security services." "According to the authors of this campaign of accusations of treason, the ...
gdeveloper 2023-12-15 12:01 - Reading : less than a minute
Experience four days of festive joy at the Byblos Christmas Festival from December 14 to 17 at Byblos Magical Wagon Park starting 4:30 PM. Children and adults can indulge in concerts, outdoor activities and explore a Christmas market, all in the delightful presence of Santa Claus.
This Is Beirut 2023-12-15 11:59 - Reading : less than a minute
Patrick Durel, President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic advisor responsible for Lebanon, has been appointed French Ambassador to Iraq. As for Anne-Claire Legendre, spokeswoman for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she has been appointed as President Macron's diplomatic advisor at the Élysée Palace to replace Durel. According to some ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-14 21:06 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun conferred Thursday with the British, American and Canadian ambassadors within the framework of the High Level Steering Committee (HLSC) to discuss security on the Lebanese-Syrian border. A statement by the UK embassy said the talks also tackled the situation in South Lebanon and the importance of ...
Maxime Pluvinet 2023-12-14 19:43 - Reading : less than a minute
Alongside the artworks of artist Yara Abou Farhat, the Kan Ya Makan gallery in Gemmayzeh has embraced the festive colors of Christmas. This project, initiated by the NGO MARCH LEBANON, showcased designs, clothing and furniture crafted by former fighters from Tripoli who, through their creations, tell the story of their reconciliation.
Rolla Beydoun 2023-12-14 19:19 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Gebran Bassil Georges Adwan Joseph Aoun Lebanese Forces
Although the various bills proposing to delay the retirement of the army's Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, were not discussed at the legislative session on Thursday, the issue was on everyone's mind. The deferral of Gen. Aoun's mandate, which expires on January 10, is expected to occur on Friday. This would take place at a meeting of the ...