Lebanon

Saad Hariri's Comeback: A Turning Point for the Sunni Community?

Yara Germany 16/02 15:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Saad Hariri was greeted with a massive crowd at Martyrs' Square on Friday, February 14. His return, eagerly awaited by his supporters, came more than three years after his withdrawal from the Lebanese political scene. In fact, much of the Sunni community has been feeling sidelined and underrepresented in recent years. For former Minister Rashid ...

One Killed, Several Injured in Israeli Gunfire in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 16/02 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli forces opened fire toward the town of Hula on Sunday, killing one person and injuring several others, according to the National News Agency (NNA). The escalation followed an incident in which residents of the southern Lebanese town bypassed a barrier erected by the Israeli army and entered the area despite Israeli military ...

Iran: All Flights to Lebanon Have Been Canceled Until the 18th of February

This is Beirut 16/02 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization, Hossein Pourfarzaneh, has announced that due to ongoing security problems at Beirut airport, all flights to Lebanon have been canceled until the 18th of this month at the earliest. In a statement to journalists, Mr. Pourfarzaneh Pourfarzaneh commented on the news of Israel's threat to “target ...

ExplainerFederalism: An Ideal or a Threat?

Amine Jules Iskandar 16/02 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Lebanon Federalism

“If the Shiite duo, Amal-Hezbollah, persists in refusing to abide by the laws and the Constitution, we will have no other choice but to raise the issue of federalism.” This phrase is repeatedly used as a threat, a form of blackmail wielded by certain Christian politicians. It implies that federalism is a lesser evil—unfortunate but ...

Israeli Drone Strike in Jarjouh: 2 Killed and 4 Wounded

This is Beirut 15/02 20:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Southern Lebanon

At around 7:00 PM, an Israeli drone raided a car with a guided missile on the Jarjouh-Loueizeh road in the Iqlim al-Tuffah area at the Qatar al-Nada junction. The targeted car burst into flames. Israeli Channel 12 reported that the Israeli Army had targeted a member of Hezbollah's Unit 127, responsible for the drone strike on Israel last ...

Interviews ‘Beyrouth Forever,’ David Hury’s Relentless Crime Novel

Bélinda Ibrahim 15/02 18:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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Published in January 2025 by Liana Levi, Beyrouth Forever marks an evolution in David Hury’s literary journey. Before this, he had already explored other genres, with historical novels like Mustapha s’en va-t-en guerre (2021) and Sans nouvelles depuis Drancy (2024), as well as Pentes douces (2017), an illustrated novel. In an interview with ...

Hezbollah Supporters Stage Sit-In Near Beirut Airport, LAF Interferes

This Is Beirut 15/02 17:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Hezbollah supporters gathered on Saturday afternoon on the Imam Khomeini Avenue, near the old airport road, in response to a public sit-in called for by the party at 4:00 PM. Hezbollah, who called for a peaceful gathering, stated that the demonstration was organized to “condemn Israeli interference, imposed conditions and the violation of ...

Suspects in UNIFIL Convoy Attack Detained, Army Raids in Southern Suburbs

This is Beirut 15/02 13:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army Intelligence detained 25 suspected rioters for their involvement in the attack on a United Nations peacekeeping convoy and the protests that took place on Friday, Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar announced following an emergency meeting of the Central Internal Security Council on Saturday morning. Al-Hajjar condemned the attack ...

Numbers & FiguresFigure of the Week: Lebanon’s Fresh Dollar Transactions Surge in 2024, Reaching $302 Million

Liliane Mokbel 15/02 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

ABL Banks

In 2024, the total value of fresh dollar checks cleared amounted to $302 million, according to data from the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) and the research department at Bank Audi. On average, $25.2 million in fresh dollar checks were cleared each month throughout the year. The value of these checks experienced a monthly increase of 17%, ...

President Aoun Vows to Hold Attackers of UN Peacekeepers Accountable

This is Beirut 15/02 10:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun vowed on Saturday to punish the perpetrators of an attack on a United Nations peacekeeping convoy a day earlier that wounded the force's outgoing deputy commander. Aoun "condemned the attack... and emphasized that the attackers will receive their punishment," the presidency said in a statement on X. "Security forces will ...

UNIFIL Deputy Commander Injured in Attack by Hezbollah Supporters Near Beirut Airport

This is Beirut 14/02 23:51 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On Friday evening, a convoy carrying UNIFIL’s outgoing Deputy Commander, General Chok Bahadur Dhakal, was attacked by Hezbollah supporters near Beirut airport. General Dhakal sustained injuries and was hospitalized, while one of the three vehicles in the convoy was set on fire. Other members of the convoy were able to seek refuge within the ...

Darling, I Want a Cat!

Rosy Moukarzel 14/02 20:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Valentine's Day Pets

Gifting a kitten, a puppy, a hamster, or a bird may seem like a beautiful gesture of love. But have you truly considered the responsibility that comes with it? A pet isn’t just about cuddles and playtime; it requires time, effort, and a long-term financial commitment. A Long-Term Commitment Take a cat, for example. Beyond the initial ...