This is Beirut 09/03 19:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun New York Saudi Arabia United Nations
The First Lady of Lebanon and President of the National Commission for Lebanese Women, Neemat Aoun, arrived this Sunday in New York to take part in the work of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), which is being held at the UN headquarters from March 10 to 21, 2025. The session, chaired by Saudi Arabia, includes a ...
This is Beirut 09/03 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
South Lebanon Israel Lebanese army
A Lebanese soldier succumbed to his injuries on Sunday in South Lebanon, after being shot by Israeli forces near Fatima gate Kfar Kila. Another civilian was critically wounded by two bullets in the same locality and was transported to the government hospital in Marjayoun for urgent medical treatment. Meanwhile, in Blida, a young boy was injured ...
Bassam Abou Zeid 09/03 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The recent wave of Israeli airstrikes, carried out between Friday night and Saturday across various areas of southern Lebanon, spanning both the southern and northern banks of the Litani River, has garnered significant attention and raised many questions. It is worth noting that these strikes, as well as targeted eliminations, have continued ...
Yara Germany 09/03 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Teachers’ Day Education Students teaching
On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, This is Beirut invites you to meet one of the most passionate educators. For 25 years, Paule Hage has been dedicated to much more than just imparting knowledge — she has made her profession a mission of the heart.
This is Beirut 08/03 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Hezbollah Lebanon South Lebanon Israel Airstrike
The Israeli Army carried out a drone strike on a car in South Lebanon’s town of Khirbet Selm on Saturday, resulting in one dead and one injured. In a statement, the Israeli Army said it “targeted a Hezbollah member involved in rebuilding infrastructure to support the group’s activities in southern Lebanon.” Additionally, ...
Amine Jules Iskandar 08/03 13:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
How much do we know today about the musical heritage that emerged from the Levant and our mountains, enriching the West with its melodies and poetic depth? These hymns, which still echo beneath the vaulted ceilings of humble rural churches and in certain urban neighborhoods or suburbs, trace an unbroken lineage back to the 4th and 5th centuries. ...
Katia Kahil 08/03 13:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The fight against violence towards women, for civil rights, and for equal pay is a global battle that continues to this day. Every step forward brings us closer to a fairer society. Yet, behind each achievement lies a series of challenges that only deepens a woman's resolve to persevere and never give up. The women of southern Lebanon embody this ...
Fady Noun 08/03 12:53 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
After weeks of failed attempts, and under the pretext of praying at the tomb of Rabbi Rav Achi, a 4th-century scholar from the Babylonian exile period, several hundred Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jews, escorted by the Israeli military, crossed the Blue Line (the technical border demarcated by the UN) yesterday at a location known as Tel Abbad, near the ...
Maroun Chahine 08/03 12:33 - Reading : less than a minute
On International Women’s Day, March 8, the incredible women of This is Beirut – who make up 61% of our team – share their insights on the journey toward gender equality, the progress made, and the challenges that remain.
Sarah Abou Fayssal 08/03 09:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon has made notable advances in gender equality in recent years, yet the journey toward meaningful and lasting change is still riddled with challenges. The National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW*), established under Law 720/1998, has played a pivotal role in pushing for women’s rights reforms. However, progress has been inconsistent ...
This is Beirut 08/03 09:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
US President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Michel Issa as the next US ambassador to Lebanon on Friday evening. However, the nomination remains subject to confirmation by the US Senate, a step that could prove tricky given current political tensions. “I am proud to nominate Michel Issa as US Ambassador to Lebanon,” Donald Trump said ...
This is Beirut 07/03 22:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel Strikes South Lebanon Security
Israeli warplanes launched a series of surprise airstrikes on multiple locations in the South on Friday evening. Around 20 airstrikes targeted several valleys and wooded areas on the outskirts of Zibqin, Beit Yahoun, al-Ayshiyya, al-Rihan, Ansar and al-Baysariyya. The strikes also hit Zaghrin Hill in Jabal al-Rihan, in the Jezzine area, ...