Lebanon

LAF Continues Deployment Amid Israeli Breaches in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 28/01 18:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On Monday evening, the Israeli army released six Lebanese who had been captured on Sunday evening in Houla (Marjeyoun) when a large number of civilians tried to reach their villages in the south between Sunday and Monday. Situation on the ground and deployment of the Lebanese army On Tuesday, the Israeli army blew up the area around a mosque in ...

Amal Movement Bans Provocative 'Motorcycle Rallies'

This is Beirut 28/01 16:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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The head of the Amal Movement’s executive body, Mustafa Fouani, issued a directive prohibiting party members from engaging in any provocative actions, particularly “motorcycle rallies,” that could disrupt public stability or “contradict the movement’s principles.” The circular, issued on Tuesday, emphasized the need to respect the ...

CCLC Backs New Lebanese Leadership and Urges Reforms

This is Beirut 28/01 13:56 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese-Canadian Coordination Committee (CCLC) has emphasized the need to end Iranian control of arms as a crucial condition to unlock global support for Lebanon. The CCLC expressed strong support for newly elected President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Judge Nawaf Salam, praising their potential to restore sovereignty, combat ...

Lebanon Nominates Mustapha Adib as Candidate to International Court of Justice

This is Beirut 28/01 13:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon's Ambassador to Germany and UNESCO, Mustapha Adib, was officially nominated by Lebanon on Tuesday for membership on the International Court of Justice (ICJ), following instructions from President Joseph Aoun. This nomination follows Judge Nawaf Salam's resignation from the ICJ after accepting the role of Prime Minister-designate to form ...

Al Habtoor Halts Investments and Plans Full Exit from Lebanon

This is Beirut 28/01 11:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Emirati businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor has announced the cancellation of all planned investment projects in Lebanon, citing the country’s deteriorating security and economic stability. The decision marks a significant blow to Lebanon’s investment landscape, which has struggled to attract foreign capital amid ongoing political and financial ...

Op-edVictory in the Streets of Gemayzeh

Johnny Kortbawi 28/01 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah and its allies persistently deny the narrative that it uses its weapons domestically and tailors its political actions solely to serve its interests and safeguard its arsenal. Since entering the political arena in 2005, Hezbollah has maintained this stance, justifying its actions as efforts to safeguard Lebanon rather than ...

What Are Illegal Weapons For if They Failed to Protect Lebanon?

Philippe Abi-Akl 28/01 08:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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While the Lebanese were hopeful for a swift formation of PM-designate Nawaf Salam’s government, unforeseen hurdles and impediments arose, delaying its establishment. However, it is expected that Salam will submit his cabinet lineup to President Joseph Aoun in the coming days. Sources close to the matter attribute the delay to the demands of the ...

A Quiet Morning in Gemmayze

Marilyne Jallad 27/01 23:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The sunlit skies of Monday morning failed to awaken the usual hustle and bustle in Gemmayze. The vibrant café terraces, normally alive, were eerily quiet, and the familiar honking of cars was absent. “Breakfast hours are typically our busiest time,” shared the manager of a trendy café-restaurant with This is Beirut. But the mood had shifted ...

LBCI and MTV Crews Attacked in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 27/01 22:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A group of young men assaulted a team from the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (LBCI) on Monday while they were covering the entry of residents and the army into villages in the eastern sector of southern Lebanon. The journalists present at the scene were Lara Al-Hashem, Tony Kirillos, and Robert Ghassan. Journalist Tony ...

PoliticsAll Eyes on the Ministry of Finance

Natasha Metni Torbey 27/01 22:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The exception is not the rule. This saying does not apply to Lebanon, where for over a decade, well after the signing of the Taif Agreement in 1989, the Amal-Hezbollah duo has persistently claimed—“de facto and de jure,” as they often assert—the Ministry of Finance, one of the most coveted portfolios in the country. The reasons behind ...

Qassem in Pre-Recorded Speech: 'No Extension of Israel’s Withdrawal Deadline'

This is Beirut 27/01 21:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A day after the expiry of the 60-day deadline for Israel’s withdrawal from south Lebanon, which was extended until February 18, Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem said in an obviously pre-recorded address, “we will not accept prolongation even for a day.” “Israel must withdraw after the expiry of 60 days, and we do not accept any ...

ReportThe Displaced People of Southern Lebanon Bear Continuous Losses

Katia Kahil 27/01 21:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Kfar Kila, Odaisseh, Taybeh, Mays al-Jabal and Wazzani were once renowned for their lush fields filled with fruit trees, their majestic hills and the streams that enlivened the area with their soft murmurs. Life there was simple, with days unfolding peacefully to the rhythm of family rituals and traditions. Then came the war. It was the beginning ...