Johnny Kortbawi 2024-12-27 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A growing narrative is emerging in private discussions among decision-makers in Lebanon – even if only at the surface level – that the new presidency will restore prosperity and usher in a renewed economic boom capable of resolving the current crisis. Those involved are counting on Gulf and European aid to open the door to improvement across ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-26 20:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Following an Israeli army incursion into southern Lebanon on Thursday, Israeli military vehicles retreated from Wadi al-Hujeir toward the outskirts of Wadi Saluqi. According to al-Jadeed television, the Israeli army also detonated two houses in the towns of Yaroun in the Bint Jbeil caza and Kfar Kila in the Marjayoun caza. The Lebanese Army ...
Rayan Chami 2024-12-26 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Thursday, December 26. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe; try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!
Rayan Chami 2024-12-26 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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Christmas on Ice is back in Beirut! With its second edition, "The Tale of Emily & The Nutcracker," this magical event premiered on Christmas Day at the Seaside Arena. Featuring a Christmas village and an enchanting show, the event spread festive cheer and created an unforgettable holiday experience.
This is Beirut 2024-12-26 16:55 - Reading : less than a minute
On Thursday afternoon, journalist Abeer Rahal was tragically killed inside the Shhim Court in the Shouf region. According to the National News Agency (NNA), her husband, identified as K.M., is believed to have committed the crime before taking his own life. Preliminary reports suggest that K.M. shot his wife at close range while they were both ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-26 15:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Employees of the Rafic Hariri University Governmental Hospital protested in front of the Ministry of Public Health on Thursday, demanding overdue wages and accountability in hospital administration. They urged Caretaker Health Minister Firas Abiad to “honor decrees and pay dues to employees who risked their lives during the COVID-19 ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-26 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
On Thursday, the Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, underscored the urgent need for Lebanon to elect a president on January 9 during a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rai at the patriarchal seat in Bkerke. The ambassador reiterated Qatar’s ongoing support for Lebanon across economic, political, and ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-26 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israeli Merkava tanks crossed Wadi Hujair near Marjeyoun on Thursday morning, conducting a large-scale sweep of nearby forests with heavy machine guns. In response, the Lebanese army blocked the road leading into the valley. The municipality of Majdel Selm issued a statement urging residents to avoid the Slouqi-Wadi Hujair to Nabatiye road and ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-26 11:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Israeli army claimed in a report published by Israeli media to have inflicted significant losses on Hezbollah during ongoing clashes in Lebanon, eliminating approximately 3,800 Hezbollah militants. According to the report, 2,762 militants were killed during a ground offensive launched in late September, with thousands more reportedly ...
Salam El Zaatari 2024-12-26 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
After multiple incidents of Christmas tree burning in Syria and Lebanon, it’s impossible to ignore the troubling message behind these acts. Such actions go beyond the physical destruction of a festive decoration – they are calculated provocations meant to sow division, ignite sectarian tensions, and fracture communities that have long thrived ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-25 21:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon's Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdallah Bou Habib expressed support for Syria's new government during a phone call on Wednesday with Syria's newly appointed Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), Bou Habib congratulated the Syrian people on their recent achievements. In ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-25 19:30 - Reading : less than a minute
A rocket explosion from war remnants in the Rashidieh camp for Palestinian refugees claimed the life of Ibrahim Qassem, also known as Ibrahim al-Hartouq, and injured two people, the National News Agency (NNA) reported on Wednesday. Emergency teams transported the injured to a hospital in Tyre, South Lebanon. Meanwhile, on the same day, the ...