State Security Uncovers Smuggling Network at BIA

This is Beirut 24/07 19:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Information and Investigation Section of State Security’s Beirut Regional Directorate has dismantled an organized network involved in smuggling cosmetics, medical equipment and large sums of money through Beirut International Airport (BIA). In a statement released on Thursday, State Security identified the arrested individuals by their ...

Salam Returns to Beirut ‘Reassured’ After Meeting Macron

This is Beirut 24/07 18:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed optimism about Lebanon’s international standing following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Thursday. In a post on X, Salam said he was returning to Beirut “reassured” by Macron’s commitment to supporting Lebanon across key areas. أشكر فرنسا على ...

Gemayel: Weapons Paralyze Lebanon

This is Beirut 24/07 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Head of the Kataeb bloc, MP Samy Gemayel, strongly criticized the presence of non-state arms in Lebanon, asserting during a press conference on Thursday that such weapons “neither protect nor liberate Lebanon” and “leave the country paralyzed.” Gemayel argued that the justification for armed resistance is unfounded, stating that ...

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Aita al-Shaab

This is Beirut 24/07 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli drone strike on Thursday killed Mustafa Mohammad Harisi after targeting a pickup truck in the town of Aita al-Shaab, in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon. In a separate incident, another Israeli drone fired a missile at a forested area near the outskirts of Bayt Lif, also in the Bint Jbeil district. As firefighting teams ...

VideosLebanon: The Art of Giving Directions Without Addresses

Rayan Chami 24/07 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute

In Lebanon, most streets have no names, and buildings aren’t registered. Here is why the address system fails, and what was done to fix it.

Syria’s Economy Reportedly Rebuilt in Shadows by President’s Brother

This is Beirut 24/07 16:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A Reuters investigation uncovered a covert campaign to restructure Syria’s shattered economy, led by the new president’s brother, Hazem al-Sharaa, and an Australian of Lebanese descent, Abraham Succarieh, who is under international sanctions for alleged terrorism financing. Operating through an unannounced “shadow committee,” the pair has ...

VideosLebanon’s Offshore Energy Revival Stalls Amid Political and Regional Deadlock

Lyne Sammouri 24/07 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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Despite vast undersea potential, Lebanon’s oil and gas progress has stalled amid political paralysis and regional tension. With licensing rounds faltering and seismic surveys proposed, hopes now hinge on maritime deals with Cyprus and an awaited decision from Syria.

Lebanese Army Raids in Bekaa and Baabda Lead to Clashes and Arrests

This is Beirut 24/07 15:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army carried out a series of targeted operations on Thursday in different parts of the Bekaa region, resulting in clashes with wanted individuals. In a morning statement, the army command reported that a unit, supported by an intelligence patrol, raided several homes in Bir el-Abed, Baabda. During the operation, four individuals (A. ...

UN Report Calls for Urgent, Coordinated Recovery Plan to Avert Lebanon’s Collapse

This is Beirut 24/07 13:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The United Nations issued a stark warning Thursday, urging immediate and coordinated efforts to steer Lebanon away from a deepening crisis. In a newly released joint report, UN agencies outlined the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict and proposed key recovery pathways to help the country regain its footing. The report, titled “The ...

Sami Abi el-Mona Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Mobilization in Sweida

This is Beirut 24/07 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Sami Abi al-Mona called on Thursday for urgent humanitarian action to support the people of Sweida, who have been deeply affected by recent violent clashes. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Abi al-Mona described a dire situation in the Syrian governorate, pointing to significant civilian casualties and ...

Germs, Pollution, Junk Food: Lebanon’s Summer of All Dangers

Makram Haddad 24/07 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A Feverish Country, Citizens Out of Breath A morning like any other in Beirut. Unusual lines at the pharmacy, overwhelmed medical offices, worried parents in pediatric waiting rooms. Fever, cough, diarrhea, vomiting… For several weeks, Lebanese citizens have been falling ill. Gastroenteritis, rotavirus, summer flu, COVID and lung infections are ...

President Aoun, Mufti Derian Pledge Unity and Coordination

This is Beirut 24/07 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun welcomed Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian and a delegation of regional muftis to the Presidential Palace in Baabda on Thursday, stressing that Lebanon has reached a “pivotal and possibly fateful crossroads.” In an atmosphere he described as both critical and sensitive, Aoun underscored that the ...