Lebanon

Israel Army Says It Killed and Detained Suspected Hezbollah Operatives

This is Beirut 03/02 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli army said Monday it has set ablaze many homes between the towns of Odaisseh and Rab El Thalathine, eliminated several Hezbollah operatives, and arrested others, during ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon. In an official statement, the Israeli army confirmed that “its defensive activities continue in southern Lebanon ...

EditorialThe Battle for the 'Time' Factor

Michel Touma 03/02 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The (highly relative) calm preceding the storm? A worrying question is likely on everyone’s lips — especially on the eve of the crucial meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, set for Tuesday, February 4, in Washington. The course of events in the coming months will largely hinge on the outcome of ...

AnalysisMitigated or Stifled Transitions?

Charles Chartouni 03/02 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The transitions in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza are still controversial, and their actors are undecided about their outcomes. Observers ask whether the various actors are genuinely interested in the transformative courses and to what extent. The newly set dynamics that have taken place throughout the Near East have not yet been relayed by steadier, ...

Southern Residents Return to Some Villages Despite Israeli Warnings

This is Beirut 02/02 18:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On Sunday evening, a powerful explosion rocked the southern outskirts of Mays el-Jabal around 6:30 p.m., following an Israeli airstrike. A few minutes later, gunfire was heard in Blida, coinciding with a speech by Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Naim Qassem. On the ground, Civil Defense teams recovered the bodies of eight victims, including ...

Naim Qassem: The Lebanese State Must End Israeli Violations of the Ceasefire

This is Beirut 02/02 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a recorded speech, Sheikh Naim Qassem, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, addressed several issues, including the security situation in southern Lebanon, Israeli violations of the ceasefire and the details of the funerals of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine. On the security front, Qassem emphasized that "the Lebanese state is ...

Four Years After Lokman Slim’s Murder, Justice Feels Further Away Than Ever

Cian Ward 02/02 15:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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This Sunday, on the fourth anniversary of his assassination, Lokman Slim—a notable Shiite intellectual and free speech advocate—was commemorated in Beirut by his family, friends, and colleagues. This came just days after it emerged that investigative judge Bilal Halawi had decided to "close the file" on the case until "new elements ...

Audi Criticizes Compromise and Temporary Fixes

This is Beirut 02/02 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In his Sunday sermon at St. George Cathedral, Metropolitan Elias Audi, Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Beirut, called for national unity and strong governance, urging Lebanon’s leaders to put the country’s interests above personal ambitions. He lamented the divisions caused by political rivalries and warned that the state cannot be rebuilt ...

Rai Reiterates Aoun's Inauguration Speech as a Call for Political Reform

This is Beirut 02/02 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In his Sunday sermon in Bkerke, Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai urged Lebanon’s leaders to break free from personal interests and political deadlock, referring to the formation of the government. He called for a return to the principles outlined in the Constitution and National Pact (Taif Agreement). He stressed that Lebanon’s governance crisis ...

Lebanese Army Progressively Deploys in Aitaroun - Mapping

This is Beirut 01/02 21:18 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army has deployed military units in Aitaroun, Bint Jbeil and other border areas in the southern Litani region, in coordination with the five-nation committee overseeing the ceasefire agreement. The Army has urged citizens to follow the instructions in its official statements and comply with the guidance of deployed units, in ...

Murder of Archimandrite Anania Kojanian: President Aoun Vows Justice and Accountability

This is Beirut 01/02 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Archimandrite Anania Kojanian, the Episcopal Vicar for the Armenian Orthodox Church in Lebanon, was found dead at his home in Bsalim, Metn, at the age of 40. He had been responsible for managing the affairs of the Armenian community in Zahle and Anjar. His body was discovered after he failed to answer calls the previous day. Security forces ...

Social'Made in Lebanon:' When Local Takes Root

Victoria C. Werling 01/02 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Wines, condiments of all kinds, baskets filled with honey, cakes and jams — stepping into Convivio in Antelias is like immersing yourself in the heart of Lebanese terroir. Since 2019, sisters Mirvat and Karine Sarkis have carefully curated the products they offer in their store. “When the economic crisis started, we decided to sell Lebanese ...

ChronicleAre We on the Brink of Another Bloody Sunday in the South?

Fady Noun 01/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A new call has been issued for Sunday to reclaim villages where Israel maintains a presence. The impulse driving Southerners back to their villages could be seen as undeniably noble—if it were spontaneous. It carries a moral legitimacy, rooted in their deep attachment to the land and the duty to honor civilians whose bodies remain buried beneath ...