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Parliament Approves Extension of Army Commander’s Mandate
Parliament Approves Extension of Army Commander’s Mandate

In a session on Thursday, the Lebanese Parliament approved the extension of mandates for security chiefs holding the rank of Brigadier General and above, including Army Commander General Joseph Aoun. His term, initially set to expire in January 2025, has been extended for another year amidst political divisions and ongoing regional tensions. The ...

Legislative Session Focused on Extending Joseph Aoun's Term
Legislative Session Focused on Extending Joseph Aoun's Term

The Lebanese Parliament is convening today to discuss extending the term of the Army Commander-in-Chief, Joseph Aoun. If quorum is achieved, debates on this matter are anticipated. Other agenda items include extending the terms of members of the Higher Judicial Council, administrative deadlines, public procurement, and evaluating state assets.

War Diary: The Final Episode
War Diary: The Final Episode

In the final episode of The War Diary, This is Beirut brings you a recap of the first day of the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, which took effect on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Ceasefire: The Day After with Lyne Sammouri, Our Special Correspondent in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut
VideosCeasefire: The Day After with Lyne Sammouri, Our Special Correspondent in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut

After two months of intense fighting, a ceasefire has been put into effect. As the region begins to recover, our special correspondent Lyne Sammouri is on the ground, traveling through the southern suburbs of Beirut to report on the first hours and days following this fragile truce. Her journey started in Ghobeiri and Haret Hreik, an area that ...

Ceasefire: The Day After with Chelsea Al Arif, Our Special Correspondent in South Lebanon
VideosCeasefire: The Day After with Chelsea Al Arif, Our Special Correspondent in South Lebanon

After two months of intense fighting, a ceasefire has been put into effect. As the region begins to recover, our special correspondent Chelsea Al Arif is on the ground, traveling through South Lebanon to report on the first hours and days following this fragile truce. Her journey started in Tyre, a coastal city that was one of the epicenters of ...