Lebanon

Perhaps What Is Meant Is the Collapse of Deadlines…

Johnny Kortbawi 30/08 14:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Tom Barrack has made more than one misstep – mistakes that some might even consider political sins. The issue is not simply what he told journalists at Baabda Palace, but the deeper political and strategic implications of his words. At a time when the government is moving toward the point of no return on Barrack’s proposal, and after failing ...

VideosBeirut’s Women Tailors Resist

Maroun Chahine 30/08 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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In Beirut’s neighborhoods, couturières like Maha Daoud and Anitta Haddad carry on a valuable craft. Their work, stitched with passion and resilience, reflects a quiet tradition, one that remains essential in a country facing deep crisis.

Summer 2025: Lebanon Reclaims Its Suitcases… and Its Traffic Jams

Christiane Tager 30/08 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Every summer in Lebanon carries a hint of uncertainty: a sunny getaway shadowed by geopolitical clouds. In 2025, the gamble partly paid off. While not quite reaching the golden era of 2018–2019, the season brought hope to a sector long on edge. Between July and August, Beirut welcomed more than 100 daily flights, with passenger numbers ranging ...

Cabinet to Discuss Disarmament Plan in Upcoming Friday Session

This is Beirut 29/08 21:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Council of Ministers will hold a session on Friday, September 5, at 3:00 PM, at the Presidential Palace to review and discuss the implementation of the disarmament plan. The army was tasked with preparing the plan, in accordance with Article Two of Cabinet Resolution No. 1, dated August 5, 2025. Earlier today, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam ...

SocialLebanon’s Deadly Phone Distraction

This is Beirut 29/08 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In Lebanon, roads continue to claim lives with chilling indifference. More than 40 people died in August alone, and YASA, the Youth Association for Social Awareness, warns that the total number of victims could surpass a thousand by year’s end. These figures highlight a growing and deadly crisis. Beyond speeding, ignoring red lights or driving ...

Teymour Joumblatt Condemns Violence in Sweida, Calls for National Dialogue

This is Beirut 29/08 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader and Lebanese MP Teymour Joumblatt spoke out on Friday with deep sorrow and frustration over the recent violence in Sweida, Syria. He called for peace and unity in the wake of the tragedy. “We are going through a very sensitive time, filled with sadness and anger over what has happened in Sweida,” ...

Nawaf Salam Appeals for Support in Disarming Hezbollah

This is Beirut 29/08 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced on Friday that the Lebanese government was moving forward with the plan to disarm Hezbollah. He stressed that Lebanon’s fragile state institutions and army will require significant international support to implement the plan successfully. Salam highlighted the urgent financial needs of the country, citing ...

Army Collects More Weapons from Fatah in Beirut Camps

This is Beirut 29/08 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army on Friday continued to collect weapons from Palestinian camps for the second consecutive day, as part of the government’s plan to ensure that arms remain under state control and to bolster security inside the camps. The handover included various types of weapons, shells, and ammunition, which were received by the ...

Tom Barrack Calls on Netanyahu to Show ‘Tolerance and Understanding’ Toward Lebanon

This is Beirut 29/08 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an interview held after his departure from Lebanon, US special envoy Tom Barrack urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to show “tolerance and understanding” toward Lebanon, stressing that such an approach would benefit both countries. “I come from your region, I have Lebanese blood,” said Barrack, whose family hails from ...

LAF Reaffirms Commitment Amid Speculation Over Its Role

This is Beirut 29/08 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army (LAF) Command on Friday dismissed speculation in the media regarding its current missions, stressing that the military continues to carry out its duties “with the highest levels of responsibility, professionalism, and concern for the nation’s security and internal stability.” In a statement, LAF underlined that ...

Lebanon Welcomes UN Security Council’s Renewal of UNIFIL Mandate

This is Beirut 29/08 12:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed on Thursday the United Nations Security Council’s decision to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until December 31, 2026. President Aoun thanked all 15 Security Council members for their unanimous support, singling out France as penholder for ...

Macron Announces Two Conferences to Support Lebanese Army and National Reconstruction

This is Beirut 29/08 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced on X on Friday that two major conferences will be held by the end of the year to support Lebanon: one focused on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), described as the “pillar of national sovereignty,” and a second dedicated to the country’s recovery and reconstruction. Macron said his personal envoy, ...