Aoun Highlights LAF Role and Reform Progress

This is Beirut 14/04 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun affirmed on Monday that the Lebanese Army (LAF) is “fully carrying out its responsibilities” in the areas vacated by Israeli forces, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701, emphasizing the army’s capability to ensure the safety and protection of Lebanese citizens. Speaking during a meeting at Baabda ...

The Launch of the Beauty and Wellbeing Forum 2025 in Beirut

This is Beirut 14/04 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Under the patronage of the Ministries of Information and Economy and Trade, and in the presence of distinguished officials, including the Director General of the Ministry of Economy, Dr. Mohammad Abou Haidar, the President of the Beirut Order of Physicians, Dr. Youssef Bakhache, several heads of health professions unions and the Health Order ...

Al-Hajjar Praises Swift Arrest of Pharmacy and Shops' Robber

This is Beirut 14/04 13:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Interior Minister Ahmed al-Hajjar on Monday praised the Internal Security Forces (ISF) Information Branch for its rapid response and successful arrest of the thief who robbed pharmacies and shops in multiple areas over the past two days. Al-Hajjar's remarks came during a meeting of the Central Internal Security Council (CISC), which he chaired in ...

Paolo Borgia on Peace Mission in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 14/04 12:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon Paolo Borgia joined a Palm Sunday procession in the southern village of Qlayaa and later visited the border town of Khiam to assess the damage and destruction caused by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

EditorialApril 13 (Part II): The Roots of the Conflict

Michel Touma 14/04 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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In the collective memory of Lebanon’s civil war, a specific moment often takes center stage: the deadly attack in Ain el-Remmaneh by Kataeb militiamen on a bus carrying Palestinian Fedayeen. For many observers—whether casual or seasoned—this event is widely viewed as the spark that ignited the Lebanese conflict. But such a narrative may ...

Al-Masri Sounds Alarm on Severe Overcrowding in Roumieh Prison

This is Beirut 14/04 10:10 - Reading : less than a minute

Head of the Lebanese Lawyers’ Syndicate, Fadi al-Masri, revealed on Monday that Roumieh Prison is operating at more than 250% of its intended capacity, housing over 6,000 inmates despite being built for just 2,800. The facility currently holds more than 60% of Lebanon’s total prison population. Speaking to Voice of Lebanon radio, al-Masri ...

AnalysisLebanon: The Staggering Transition

Charles Chartouni 14/04 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Foreign observers wonder why the transition seems to be so awkward at a time when the proper conditions for an orderly political change are in place. Far from being accidental, these botched opportunities are ascribed to systemic factors related to undermined national legitimacy, curtailed sovereignty, dysfunctional governance, and regional ...

Macron Calls on Lebanon to Exit ‘Wars of Others’ and Build Lasting Peace

This is Beirut 13/04 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a powerful message on X urging Lebanon to break free from foreign entanglements and focus on building lasting peace. “Fifty years ago, the Lebanese Civil War began. On this solemn anniversary, I pay tribute to all the victims of that ...

Weapons and Smuggling: Major Seizure at Tripoli Port

This is Beirut 13/04 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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A security inspection at the port of Tripoli led to the seizure of 50 crates containing dismantled military-grade weapons, initially declared as standard duty-exempt merchandise. According to reports from MTV Lebanon, the shipment had been inspected and cleared by a customs officer identified as (A.Y.), who classified the contents as legal goods ...

VideosPalm Sunday Celebrated at Beirut’s Saint George Cathedral

Rayan Chami 13/04 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Maronite Christians gathered at Saint George Cathedral in downtown Beirut to celebrate Palm Sunday with traditional processions, marking the start of Holy Week and honoring the spiritual journey toward Easter.

Rai on Palm Sunday: 50 Years Since the Civil War, We Must Learn from Past Mistakes

This is Beirut 13/04 17:26 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On this Palm Sunday, which coincides with the 50th anniversary since the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War, Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai recalled the conflict that “tore apart our lives, our childhoods and our youth, and distorted our relationships with one another.” “Lebanon has turned the page on the civil war, and today, it is turning ...

Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Lebanon, 50 Years After the Start of the Civil War

This is Beirut 13/04 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Pope Francis turned his thoughts to Lebanon during Palm Sunday celebrations. Speaking briefly from St. Peter’s Square as he recovers from pneumonia, the Pope issued a powerful appeal for peace across several regions of the world, with a special mention of Lebanon. “Let us also remember Lebanon, where the civil war broke out 50 years ago, so ...