Lebanon

Aoun Oversees Launch of Municipal Elections in Mount Lebanon: 'Your Vote, Your City’s Future'

This is Beirut 04/05 09:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

President Joseph Aoun was on the ground, early on Sunday morning, for the launch of municipal elections. He was accompanied by Ministers of Interior and Justice Ahmad al-Hajjar and Adel Nassar. The elections, set to unfold over four consecutive weekends, began early in the day. Polling stations opened at 7:00 AM. Voting kicked off calmly across ...

Municipal Elections in Mount Lebanon: 68 Wins by Acclamation on Election Eve

This is Beirut 03/05 21:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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The number of municipalities won by acclamation in Mount Lebanon now stands at 68 out of a total of 333, according to information obtained by al-Jadeed on Saturday. In these localities, only one list of candidates was submitted per municipality, making voting unnecessary and automatically guaranteeing their election. The last official figure, ...

Israeli Drone Strikes Target Various Locations in South Lebanon

This Is Beirut 03/05 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli drone launched two bombs targeting the outskirts of the towns of Markaba and Tallousseh, located in the caza of Marjeyoun, South Lebanon, on Saturday afternoon. In the late afternoon, an Israeli drone fired two guided missiles at a car in the village of Qabrikha, within the same caza. Another Israeli drone carried out a targeted ...

Qassem: Hezbollah Is Conducting a Comprehensive Evaluation to Usher in a New Phase

This is Beirut 03/05 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem announced that his party is currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation encompassing security, military, political, and cultural domains, aiming to review its performance and draw lessons from recent developments. In an interview with Majallat Iqtidar magazine on Saturday, he stated that "Hezbollah is ...

SpotlightDisarming Hezbollah: A Time-Sensitive Approach

Amal Chmouny 03/05 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's statement that Beirut will not forcibly disarm Hezbollah is reverberating through Washington, sparking debates about Lebanon's political future and the role of the heavily armed militia. Aoun aims for a dialogue-driven strategy, attempting to persuade Hezbollah to relinquish its arms instead of engaging in a ...

VideosSmall Lives of a White Chair

Sarah Martin 03/05 16:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the streets of Beirut, the humble white plastic chair is everywhere. In front of shops, tucked into alleyways, sitting quietly at the edge of a sidewalk. It witnesses the ordinary: smoke breaks, neighborhood chats, shared silences. So common, we hardly notice it anymore. Yet it tells a story of local life, improvised hospitality, stillness, and ...

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When The Virgin "Turns," The Whole World Turns With Her!

Fadi Noun 03/05 15:55 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The month of May has, for centuries, been dedicated to Mary. In Lebanon, the feast of Our Lady of Lebanon is celebrated on the first Sunday of May. On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Virgin appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, entrusting them with messages—once considered "secrets"—that, though now revealed, continue to stir the conscience ...

Lebanon Issues Official Warning to Hamas, Movement Vows Compliance

This is Beirut 03/05 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Based on the recommendations of the Supreme Defense Council and a decision by the Lebanese government, General Security Director General Major General Hassan Shaker, in the presence of Army Intelligence Director Brigadier General Tony Qahwaji, summoned the Hamas representative in Lebanon, Ahmad Abdel Hadi. During the meeting, Abdel Hadi was ...

Municipal Elections 2025: Mount Lebanon Kicks Off the Race

Elie Ziadé 03/05 14:00 - Reading : 16 minute(s)

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Jumblatt Condemns Israeli Strikes on Syria, Urges Support for Political Resolution

This Is Beirut 03/05 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt strongly condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, including areas near Damascus, calling them a “flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty” and warning that they “do not contribute to the political resolution” currently underway with Syrian President Ahmad ...

Mossad Agents Behind Deadly 'Pager Operation' in Lebanon Publicly Honored During Independence Ceremony

This Is Beirut 03/05 10:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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During Israel’s 77th Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl last Wednesday, three masked Mossad operatives identified only by the initials “R,” “D” and “N” appeared publicly for the first time. Israeli media reported that these individuals led the covert “Killer Pager Operation” targeting Hezbollah members in ...

SpotlightSecurity Forces Given Free Rein to Pursue Hamas Military Wing

Bassam Abou Zeid 03/05 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese authorities—through the Higher Defense Council—have initiated a confrontation with the Palestinian movement Hamas, following the latter’s involvement in supporting Gaza from Lebanese territory under the full sponsorship of Hezbollah. While Lebanon has yet to address Hezbollah’s own weapons arsenal, it appears to be using the ...