Israel Warns Lebanon of an Imminent Strike on Aitaroun

This is Beirut 17/11 12:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In a first since the cease-fire agreement of November 27, 2024, Israel on Monday reportedly warned the Lebanese Army – through the established monitoring mechanism – of a potential strike on Aitaroun, in the Bint Jbeil district, as tensions continue to escalate along the country’s southern border. The Lebanese military promptly informed the ...

SpotlightSyrians in Lebanon: Returns Rise, But New Arrivals Continue

Samar El-Kadi 17/11 12:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Nearly a year after the fall of Bashar Assad’s government in December, the debate over the future of Syrian refugees in Lebanon has reignited. As conditions inside Syria evolve, Lebanon and international organizations – namely the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) – are coordinating ...

EditorialDisarmament and the End of the Militia’s Whims

Michel Touma 17/11 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In a moment of deep existential crisis, there is no space for hesitation, for diluted choices or for timid calculations. When a nation’s future is pulled apart by forces bent on destabilization and backed blindly by regional powers with sweeping ambitions, the responsibility is clear. One must choose a side and do so without wavering. The ...

UNIFIL: “We urge the Israeli army to halt any aggressive actions targeting our forces”

This is Beirut 16/11 15:44 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) issued a statement saying that, this morning, an Israeli army Merkava tank opened fire on UNIFIL peacekeepers near a site that Israel has established inside Lebanese territory. According to the statement, heavy machine-gun fire struck near the peacekeepers, landing about five meters away, as ...

ReportChildren of the Ruins: Rebuilding the Soul of South Lebanon

Katia Kahil 16/11 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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One year after the bombings that ravaged southern Lebanon, the villages are slowly rebuilding. Walls are repainted, schools have reopened, yet behind the desks, young hearts remain fragile. The children of this region carry a silent trauma, born from the roar of bombs, sleepless nights, and constant fear. Where the sirens have fallen silent, the ...

Aoun calls for Urgent UN Complaint Against Israel

This is Beirut 15/11 18:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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President Joseph Aoun has asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Youssef Raji, to instruct Lebanon’s permanent mission to the United Nations to file an urgent complaint with the Security Council against Israel, which has begun building a concrete wall along Lebanon’s southern border that extends beyond the Blue Line drawn after ...

Weather Depression Hits Lebanon Until Sunday

This is Beirut 15/11 15:01 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin are currently affected by a weather depression centered north of Turkey, accompanied by cold air masses that are causing temperatures to drop below seasonal averages, along with occasionally heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Snowfall is also expected at altitudes starting from 2,200 ...

VideosIyam Loulou: A Journey into the Eternal World of Sabah

Yara Germany 15/11 14:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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A show that revives the magic of the Shahroura: music, emotion, glamour and nostalgia come together to celebrate the incomparable Sabah. Blending tributes, reinterpretations and modernity, “Iyam Loulou” carries the audience back to the good days… the days when everything felt right.

PoliticsFrance’s far-Reaching Focus: From Naqoura to Damascus

Bassam Abou Zeid 15/11 13:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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France’s focus on Lebanon is closely aligned with that of its American and Saudi partners. French envoys in Beirut highlight active coordination with Washington and Riyadh on a range of critical issues, most notably the military situation in the south, Hezbollah’s disarmament, financial reforms—particularly the proposed fiscal gap law—and ...

VideosGeneration Alpha: How Technology is Shaping Their Dreams

Rayan Chami 15/11 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Generation Alpha is growing up in a world where artificial intelligence and social media are part of everyday life. For many, these tools are no longer just entertainment. They shape ambitions and open doors to new career paths. Yet, despite the digital omnipresence, some say their dreams remain unchanged.

SpotlightThe Epigraphs of Our Lady of Ilige

Amine Jules Iskandar 15/11 10:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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Following Saint John Maron of Kfar-Hay (685–770) and Saint George of Yanouh (770–1120), Patriarch Peter I established his seat at Our Lady of Ilige in 1121. Ilige lies in a valley of the Mayfouq region, high above Byblos, annually cloaked in a thick mantle of snow. The monastery of Our Lady was built upon the remains of a Phoenician temple, ...

PortraitWashington's New Ambassador, Michel Issa, Lands in Lebanon... Who is He?

This is Beirut 14/11 20:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The new United States ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, landed in Beirut on Friday to begin a particularly delicate mission. His arrival comes at a time when Washington is seeking to redefine the scope of its engagement in a country caught in a deep institutional crisis, latent tensions in the south, and growing international pressure over ...