This is Beirut 16/01 20:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Antonio Guterres United Nations Lebanon
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Lebanon Thursday on a "solidarity visit". He was greeted at the airport by caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib. "The Secretary-General has just arrived in Beirut for a solidarity visit to Lebanon," after a long-stalled presidential election and a devastating war between Hezbollah and ...
Lyne Sammouri 16/01 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
After visiting Syria, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, concluded his visit to Lebanon today, January 16. Türk expressed hope for Lebanon despite all social, humanitarian and economic challenges, particularly in light of the recent ceasefire. During his stay, Türk met with key government officials, ...
This is Beirut 16/01 20:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Tarek Bitar Beirut Port Explosion Lebanon Hezbollah
Lebanese judge Tarek Bitar resumed his investigation into the deadly 2020 Beirut port blast on Thursday, charging 10 people, including security, customs and military personnel, according to a judicial official. The fresh charges come after a two-year hiatus in the investigation into the August 4, 2020 explosion that killed more than 220 people, ...
This is Beirut 16/01 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam wrapped up the fourth and final round of the two-day non-binding parliamentary consultations on Thursday afternoon, in the absence of Hezbollah and Amal MPs. The consultations with independent parliamentarians included MP Ibrahim Mneimneh, who described Lebanon as being in a “foundational stage” amid the ...
This is Beirut 16/01 14:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam continued his non-binding parliamentary consultations for the second consecutive day, meeting with 10 MPs. Salam is scheduled to meet with President Aoun at the Baabda Palace to update him on the outcomes of these discussions. At the conclusion of the first round, which ended at 1 PM on Thursday, the majority ...
This is Beirut 16/01 13:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
South Lebanon Hezbollah Israel Lebanon
The southern Lebanon border remains a hotspot of violence, just days before the expiration of the ceasefire. In the Sadana area, south of the Shebaa farms, the Red Cross was deployed on Thursday to recover the bodies of three young men killed by Israeli forces a week ago. These farms, contested between Lebanon and Israel, are often the site of ...
This is Beirut 16/01 12:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ceasefire Joseph Aoun Jordan Qatar
Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun welcomed on Thursday the recently brokered ceasefire in Gaza, expressing hope that it would bring an end to the region’s humanitarian crisis. He commended the international efforts that facilitated the agreement and stressed the importance of Israel adhering to its terms. President Aoun urged continued ...
Rayan Chami 16/01 12:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Reporting from Al Ahmar Army Point in Naqoura, the last accessible area for residents displaced by Israeli attacks. The Lebanese Army is clearing landmines to ensure safe returns, as Israeli forces remain stationed nearby.
Yara Germany 16/01 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Beirut Prime minister President Optimism
Following the election of a president and the appointment of a prime minister, This is Beirut takes you through the streets of the capital to hear what the Lebanese have to say about these recent developments.
Salam El Zaatari 16/01 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
USA Lebanon Donald Trump Nawaf Salam Joseph Aoun
Politics in the 21st century feels like a pendulum that has lost its rhythm. The ideological battle between the left and right has become less about substance and more about spectacle, leaving liberals—once the pragmatic bridge between these two camps—searching for relevance. The world has entered an era where media-savvy personalities ...
Marc Saikali 16/01 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Parliament Nawaf Salam Joseph Aoun Hezbollah
The brief statement by the new Prime Minister on the day of his appointment raises questions. While it is unthinkable for the South to remain neglected, using the “we” pronoun may prompt further scrutiny. Who exactly does “we” refer to? The utterly bankrupt state? Surely not—it doesn’t have the means. The savings of depositors? ...
This is Beirut 15/01 22:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Amal Free Patriotic Movement Hezbollah Nawaf Salam government
Wednesday’s non-binding parliamentary consultations began with the notable absence of Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, who was expected to meet with Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam before the beginning of discussions with MPs. Instead, consultations were launched by Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab, who commended Salam’s ...