Lebanon

Russian Humanitarian Aid: 20 Tons of Medical Aid Arrive at BIA

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

A Russian plane carrying 20 tons of medical aid arrived on Tuesday morning at the military base of Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport. The aid was received by the caretaker Minister of Public Health, Firas Abiad, in the presence of Russian Ambassador Alexander Rodakov and the chairman of the parliamentary Health Committee, MP Bilal ...

Op-edDemocracy as It Should Be!

Johnny Kortbawi 2024-11-05 11:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

United States Lebanon Elections Democracy

For anyone involved in US politics, either directly or indirectly, the nation's democracy stands out as one of the most dynamic globally. Its freedoms extend far and wide, allowing for robust criticism of presidential candidates and the president himself. American elections carry substantial weight and serve as a profound lesson in democracy for ...

Casualties and Destruction in Southern Lebanon: Over 40,000 Housing Units Levelled

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

South Lebanon

The National News Agency (NNA) reported on Tuesday that Israeli military actions have led to the destruction of 37 towns and over 40,000 housing units in an area extending 3km deep from Naqoura to Khiam. Bombing intensified on Tuesday morning in several localities in southern Lebanon, as the death toll from Israeli strikes keeps on ...

A Sad Season for Olive Harvest in the Border Zone

Katia Kahil 2024-11-05 10:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

olives harvest war

A viral video by Avichay Adraee, the Arabic-speaking spokesperson for the Israeli army, is astonishing. He claims that Lebanese farmers have crossed the border to participate in the olive harvest in Israel, even calling it “a sign of brotherhood,” while those farmers can’t even access their own lands. It seems surreal, especially since a few ...

Le Drian and Hochstein in Lebanon after November 5

Philippe Abi-Akl 2024-11-05 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Amos Hochstein Middle East Benjamin Netanyahu Jean-Yves Le Drian

In a scenario similar to the negotiations on Gaza, all of which were dismissed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to his impossible conditions, Netanyahu has rejected the settlement plan brought by US envoy Amos Hochstein. This proposal, presented by Speaker of the House Nabih Berri, called for a ceasefire and the full implementation ...

Svenja Schulze's Visit to Lebanon: A Commitment to Humanitarian Aid Amid Crisis

This is Beirut 2024-11-04 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

order of malta displaced war humanitarian

During her brief visit to Lebanon on November 4, German Development Minister Svenja Schulze met with Prime Minister Mikati and visited a community kitchen in Beirut. She then traveled to Zouk Mikael to see a collective shelter in the vicinity of the Order of Malta Lebanon’s Community Health Center, gaining firsthand insight into the local ...

Southern Front Remains Ablaze... Death Toll Reached 3,002

This is Beirut 2024-11-04 19:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Southern front Beirut's southern suburbs

In the latest field developments, the southern front remained ablaze, with Israeli warplanes bombarding heavily several regions. Injuries were reported after an Israeli drone targeted the town of Haris with a guided missile. Bint Jbeil, Shebaa and Tyre districts were bombarded in the afternoon as well as Maroun al-Ras, Yaroun, and Aitaroun. ...

Mikati Urges UNSC Permanent Members to Press Israel to End Aggression

This is Beirut 2024-11-04 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Abdallah Bou Habib Amal European Union USA

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati held a series of diplomatic meetings on Monday “to support the Lebanese position to put an end to the Israeli aggression.” Mikati reiterated calls for putting pressure on Israel “to stop its aggression, opening the way for discussion on how to implement, to the letter, the provisions of resolution 1701 ...

The Army Is the Ultimate Solution…

Tarek Karam 2024-11-04 14:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army Army commander

First, I want to clarify that the title of this article is inspired by a controversial book authored by retired Brigadier General Fouad Aoun. Released without a designated publisher or date toward the end of President Amine Gemayel’s term (1982-1988), the book aimed to promote the idea of “Michel Aoun or no one.” It provided a justification ...

Mawlawi: Crime Rate Decreasing Despite Displacement, Army Criticism Unacceptable

This is Beirut 2024-11-04 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Internal Security Forces Lebanese Army

Caretaker Minister of Interior Bassam Mawlawi told a press conference on Monday that despite the massive population displacement over the past weeks, only a few minor incidents have been recorded. “After one and a half months of intense displacement, the crime rate has decreased, and the security and military forces continue to carry out ...

EditorialThe Failure of a Project, Not of a Community

Michel Touma 2024-11-04 10:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Middle East Tehran Shia

Accountability is seldom found in Lebanese political life, and this is largely understandable. The societal dynamics that shape Lebanon’s social fabric—specifically the entrenched communal, regional, familial, tribal, feudal and partisan loyalties—have consistently influenced the daily lives of its people. Consequently, it is extremely ...

Escalating Israeli Raids and Civilian Displacement in Lebanon

This is Beirut 2024-11-04 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Baalbeck

An Israeli raid killed three people in the town of Arabsalim in the Nabatiyeh district on Monday morning. Another killed 3 people in Tefahta. In the latest developments on the southern front, Israeli warplanes launched a raid on the area between the towns of Yaroun and al-Jebbayn in the Tyre district. Israel also targeted Burj Rahal, as well as ...