Lebanon

Israeli Army Releases Lebanese Soldier, Continues Operations in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 15/12 17:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli Army has released Lebanese soldier Abdo Mohammed Abdel-Al, who was detained after crossing into Israeli territory on Saturday while helping his brother herd livestock in the al-Majidiye plain, located in southern Lebanon. A military source in the Lebanese Army confirmed to a foreign media outlet that "Israeli forces arrested a ...

ExclusiveBaalbeck Recounts... Richter and Rostropovich, the Convergence of the Stars

Alain E. Andrea 15/12 17:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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“It is not the path that is difficult; it is the difficult that is the path.” This aphorism from the great Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) illustrates, through its paradox, the contrast between effort and goal, discipline and freedom. This reflection is entirely fitting within the domain of classical music, especially when ...

Audi Commemorates the Assassination of Gebran Tueni: 'Only the Truth Endures'

This is Beirut 15/12 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Metropolitan of Beirut, Elias Audi, referred to the 19th commemoration of the assassination of Gebran Tueni who “pleaded for freedom for all,” and stressed that “only truth endures.” During his Sunday homily, Archbishop Audi affirmed that Tueni's voice “still resounds, and his words continue to vibrate in living consciences, while ...

Rai Urges Syrian Christians to Embrace Political and Social Role

This is Beirut 15/12 11:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai stressed the need to “encourage Christians (in Syria) to get involved in national and political work.” In his Sunday homily in Bkerke, Archbishop Rai affirmed that “it is essential to unite all components of Syrian society to collaborate in rebuilding the country,” stressing the importance of “building a ...

From Rome, Mikati Calls for an End to Israeli Ceasefire Violations

This is Beirut 15/12 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati asserted that “full implementation of the ceasefire agreement and a halt to Israeli violations are of paramount importance to protect Lebanon's sovereignty and to facilitate the safe return of displaced persons.” “This responsibility falls directly on the two countries that sponsored this agreement, ...

Naim Qassem After Fall of Assad Regime: 'Hezbollah Lost Its Supply Lines Through Syria'

This is Beirut 14/12 21:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a televised speech on Friday, his first since the fall of the Assad regime in Damascus, Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem acknowledged that “Hezbollah has lost its military supply route through Syria,” but emphasized that this loss was merely a minor detail and that a new supply route would be established. Qassem further ...

One Person Killed in Israeli Drone Strike on a Car on Khardali Road

This is Beirut 14/12 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A blue Mercedes vehicle was targeted by an Israeli drone on the Khardali road, connecting Nabatiyeh to Marjayoun, on Saturday morning. One person was killed and several others injured. The identity of the victim remains unknown. Two explosions were also heard Saturday morning in the village of Kfar Kila, in further Israeli violations of the ...

Numbers & FiguresFigure of the Week: $80 for a Meter of Glass, Driven by Reconstruction Needs

Liliane Mokbel 14/12 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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The price of a meter of glass has surged to $80, up from $30 before the start of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. This price does not include the cost of labor for installation. Glaziers attribute the increase to a surge in demand, primarily driven by the reconstruction and repair of buildings and structures damaged by Israeli ...

The Caesar Act: Implications for Syria and Lebanon’s Economy After Assad

Antoine Saadé 14/12 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Recently, social media has been flooded with images and videos exposing the extent of the suffering endured by detainees in Syrian prisons, particularly in the notorious Saydnaya prison, dubbed the “human slaughterhouse.” Some detainees were released in a state of unconsciousness or memory loss, while others were disoriented and unaware of ...

Fire at MTV Building Caused by Generator Dysfunction

This is Beirut 14/12 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute

MTV Lebanon Fire

A fire erupted Saturday morning at MTV's premises in Naccache caused by a power generator dysfunction. The station stopped the live broadcast, mentioning on its screen: "We apologize for this technical malfunction and will resume programs shortly." All staff are reportedly safe and unharmed. The fire is now under control, with civil defense ...

Hezbollah Weapons Found Stored in Lebanese University Warehouse, LU Reacts

This is Beirut 14/12 09:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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During an inspection of a warehouse rented by the Lebanese University’s Arts and Humanities Branch in Beirut’s Musaytbeh neighbothood, ammunition and military equipment were found stored by Hezbollah during its recent war with Israel, daily Nidaa al-Watan reported on Saturday. The warehouse, located in a residential building on ...

AnalysisUS Steps Up Support for the Lebanese Armed Forces Amid Regional Turmoil

Amal Chmouny 14/12 09:27 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon is at a critical juncture as it navigates a complex regional landscape, and emphasis on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) has never been more important. In Washington, there is a strong belief that empowering the LAF is essential to countering militant factions like Hezbollah and ensuring the stability of the country. In the wake of the ...