Lebanon

Lebanese Army Makes New Arrests in Investigations of Rocket Launches

This Is Beirut 17/04 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute

The Lebanese Army (LAF) arrested two individuals on Thursday in connection with recent rocket launches from southern Lebanon into Israeli territory. A Lebanese national was detained in the Tarik Jdide area, while a Palestinian suspect was apprehended in the southern city of Saida. These arrests come a day after the army announced it had ...

VideosLebanon of Tomorrow Keeps Easter Traditions Alive

Lyne Sammouri 17/04 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon of Tomorrow Easter Holy Thursday Maamoul Churches

For the sixth year in a row, volunteers from Lebanon of Tomorrow roamed the streets of Achrafieh on Holy Thursday, visiting seven churches and handing out maamoul to passersby, spreading smiles and sweetness along the way.

Georges Khabbaz Shoots Global Series in Canary Islands, Spain

This is Beirut 17/04 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Georges Khabbaz Arts Theatre Movies Lebanon

After starring in the acclaimed film Yunan by Ameer Fakher Eldin – which was selected for the official competition at the Berlin International Film Festival and won awards at the Bari and Milan film festivals in Italy – and after shooting Mille Secrets Mille Dangers last summer with Oscar-nominated director Philippe Falardeau, Georges Khabbaz ...

SpotlightJoseph Aoun Files Two Appeals Before the Constitutional Council

This is Beirut 17/04 16:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In a notable move, President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, submitted two appeals before the Constitutional Council. The first concerns Law No. 1, which came into force by default and relates to the rental of non-residential spaces. The second concerns Law No. 2, also effective by default, aimed at amending certain provisions regulating the ...

Security Forces Step Up Crackdown on Violations in Hezbollah-Dominated Areas

This is Beirut 17/04 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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Internal Security Forces (ISF) and Lebanese Army Intelligence units set up checkpoints on Thursday in Beirut’s Ghobeiry and Chiyah areas, targeting violations related to unlicensed weapons and vehicles with tinted windows. These heightened measures signal a renewed effort by Lebanese security apparatuses to enforce the law in areas ...

Council of Ministers Approves UNIFIL’s Mandate Extension

This is Beirut 17/04 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s Cabinet approved the annual extension of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Thursday. The decision, made during a meeting at Baabda Palace chaired by President Joseph Aoun, sets the stage for the upcoming UN Security Council vote on renewing the peacekeeping mission for another year at Lebanon’s ...

NSSF Expands Coverage, Adds 1,067 Medications for Reimbursement

This is Beirut 17/04 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute

NSSF Lebanon Healthcare Medications Reimbursement Coverage

Lebanon’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has expanded its drug coverage in a major healthcare move, adding 1,067 previously excluded medications back to its reimbursement list. The update, announced Thursday by NSSF Director General Mohammad Karake, restores up to 80% reimbursement for these drugs—returning to pre-crisis coverage ...

Lebanese Education Minister Extends School Year in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 17/04 12:10 - Reading : less than a minute

South Lebanon Rima Karami Education

Minister of Education and Higher Education Rima Karami announced on Thursday an extension of the school year for institutions in South Lebanon and Nabatieh. The academic year in these regions had been delayed due to the security crisis caused by the war between Hezbollah and Israel. The minister explained that the extension would help students ...

President Aoun Files Appeals Over New Laws

This is Beirut 17/04 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Joseph Aoun Lebanon Constitution Education Rent

President Joseph Aoun has filed two appeals Thursday before the Constitutional Council challenging recently enacted laws that came into effect automatically. The first appeal concerns the law on the liberalization of non-residential rent contracts, while the second targets amendments to legislation regulating the organization of private schools ...

Hezbollah Reportedly Relocates Senior Figures to Latin America and Africa

This is Beirut 17/04 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In what may signal a significant shift in strategy, Hezbollah has reportedly orchestrated the quiet relocation of hundreds of its commanders and their families from Lebanon to countries in Latin America and Africa. According to Saudi television channel Al-Hadath, which cited a well-informed diplomatic source, approximately 400 officials have left ...

Op-ed‘Haircut:’ The Sharp Edge of Financial Cuts

Marc Saikali 17/04 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Just when we thought we’d seen it all in the Lebanese saga of economic collapse, the government rolled out a new episode—one so twisted it makes a Netflix series look like a documentary on quantum physics. A draft banking reform law, rushed through cabinet, casually proposes placing the burden of the collapse on depositors and local ...

Saudi Arabia: Reform and Disarmament a Priority in Lebanon

Bassam Abou Zeid 16/04 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is closely observing Lebanon’s progress on two critical fronts: comprehensive reform and the disarmament of Hezbollah. The recent visit of Saudi envoy Yazid bin Farhan to Beirut underscored Riyadh’s insistence on meaningful developments in both areas. According to Lebanese officials who met with the envoy, bin ...