Lebanon

Reciprocal Response: Israel Signals Troop Reduction if Lebanon Disarms Hezbollah

This is Beirut 25/08 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel announced on Monday that it would take reciprocal steps, including a phased reduction of its military presence, should the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) implement the disarmament of Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised what he called the “historic decision” by the Lebanese government, led by President Joseph Aoun ...

VideosByblos: The Star Beach of Summer

Yara Germany 25/08 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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In Byblos, the public beach is packed: young people, families, locals and visitors from afar all gather here. Clear waters, a lively vibe and smooth organization have made it one of the country’s most popular seaside destinations.

UN Security Council to Vote on Embattled Lebanon Peacekeepers

This is Beirut 25/08 09:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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While some reports suggested that the UN Security Council would postpone the vote on a draft resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until August 29, Agence France-Presse reported that the Council will in fact vote on the text today. The Council will vote on a French-drafted compromise that would ...

AnalysisDiplomacy and Totalitarianism

Charles Chartouni 25/08 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Observing international life today conveys puzzling images and ambivalent feelings about its complexion. We have a difficult time categorizing events, making sense of political evolutions, and dealing with them. The collapse of the conventional political taxonomy with its binaries and ideological lenses invites us to rethink our intellectual ...

Sharaa: 'Lebanon Must Benefit from Syria’s Revival, or It Will Lose a Lot'

This is Beirut 24/08 23:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said on Sunday that he seeks “a state-to-state relationship with Lebanon, based on economic solutions, stability and common interest, away from the interventions and policies that harmed both sides in the past.” “The Syria I see today is a major opportunity for Lebanon, and the Lebanese ...

Barrack and Ortagus Expected in Lebanon with Senator Lindsey Graham

This is Beirut 24/08 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US special envoys Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus are set to arrive to Beirut on Monday, accompanied by Senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Israeli media – i24 and the Jerusalem Post. The visit carries significant weight: “Graham serves as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, giving the trip both political and economic ...

Full Control Achieved Over Hermel Forest Fire, Monitoring Operations Ongoing

This is Beirut 24/08 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Public Information and Relations Department of the General Directorate of Civil Defense confirmed in a statement that “under the close follow-up of the Minister of Interior and Municipalities and the supervision of the acting Director General of Civil Defense, after strenuous efforts that lasted from yesterday morning until 3:00 AM today, ...

Rai: 'The Responsibility of Public Officials Is Immense'

This is Beirut 24/08 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai urged on Sunday all officials, politicians and citizens to recognize that “true faith is expressed through integrity, reform, commitment to national unity and working for the common good rather than narrow interests. A nation is not built on conflicts but on trust. It does not rise with promises but with actions. ...

Aoun: Lebanon Not Informed of Any “Buffer Zone in the South”

This is Beirut 23/08 20:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun stated on Saturday that “Lebanon has not been officially informed of anything regarding Israel’s reported intention to establish a buffer zone in the South, as circulated in the media.” During his meeting with US Congressman Darin LaHood and the accompanying delegation, he stressed the importance of renewing UNIFIL’s ...

Kuwaiti Oil Shipment Arrives in Lebanon

This is Beirut 23/08 18:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon received its first oil tanker from Kuwait on Saturday, as part of an agreement to supply 132,000 metric tons of gas oil for Electricité du Liban (EDL) power plants. Half of the shipment, 66,000 tons, is being provided as a donation, effectively reducing the overall cost to half its market value. Energy Minister Joe Saddi confirmed that ...

UNIFIL Inaugurates New Clinic in Ain Ebel

This is Beirut 23/08 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), in cooperation with the Italian contingent, inaugurated a new clinic in the village of Ain Ebel, part of the Bint Jbeil District. UNIFIL Western Sector Commander General David Colosi highlighted the importance of healthcare, stating that “healthcare today is a fundamental sector for ...

Army Commander Offers Condolences to Families of Fallen Soldiers

This is Beirut 23/08 15:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Lebanese Army South Lebanon Rodolphe Haykal Army Commander

Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal visited the families of two soldiers from Hay al-Fikani–Zahle and Majdaloun–Baalbeck, who were killed in an explosion at an arms and ammunition depot in Wadi Zebqine, South Lebanon. During his visit, Haykal praised the professionalism, discipline and courage of the fallen soldiers, highlighting ...