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War Diary: Day 127
War Diary: Day 127

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 10th, 2024.

Bernard Sauvat’s Songs Bring Back Memories to Many Lebanese
Bernard Sauvat’s Songs Bring Back Memories to Many Lebanese

French singer Bernard Sauvat was in Concert at Casino du Liban on February 9 on the occasion of St. Valentine's Day. His love songs brought back nostalgia to a whole generation of Lebanese who grew up in the eighties of the last century.

Mbarak to TIB: I Said 'Yes' to Sagesse
Mbarak to TIB: I Said 'Yes' to Sagesse

Jad Mbarak, former Sagesse coach, shares insights into club dynamics and national team selection ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.

South Lebanon: Intense Israeli Shelling, Five Killed
South Lebanon: Intense Israeli Shelling, Five Killed

Israel intensified artillery bombardments of South Lebanon villages early evening Saturday, including a barrage of shells that crashed into residential neighborhoods in the village of Houla, killing one civilian and injuring nine others. The casualties occurred when shells struck the entrance of a mosque as worshipers walked out after evening ...

War Diary: Day 126
War Diary: Day 126

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 9th, 2024.

The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report
The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report

Good evening, and welcome to the Intelligent Recap. It is Friday, February 9, and the 126th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s edition, we take a look at what’s happening at the Lebanese southern border, the cabinet holding a session amidst protests, Lebanon’s minister of foreign affairs sparking controversy, and more local news. On the ...

War Diary: Day 125
War Diary: Day 125

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 8th, 2024.

August 4: Sit-In by Victims' Families in Front of the Courthouse
August 4: Sit-In by Victims' Families in Front of the Courthouse

Families of the victims of the August 4 double explosion held a sit-in in front of the Beirut Justice Palace on Thursday, condemning the maneuvers being used by the political class to block the investigation, the latest being Judge Sabouh Sleiman's revocation of the arrest warrant in absentia against Youssef Fenianos, a former minister accused ...

Cabinet Appoints Army Chief of Staff, Approves 2024 Budget
Cabinet Appoints Army Chief of Staff, Approves 2024 Budget

The Council of Ministers appointed a new Army chief of staff and approved the 2024 budget on Thursday in a session that was delayed for three hours due to protests by retired military personnel attempting to block the entrances to the Grand Serail. The Cabinet appointed General Hassan Audi as Chief of Staff of the Army after he was promoted to ...

Army Retirees Protest Ahead of Cabinet Session
Army Retirees Protest Ahead of Cabinet Session

Retired army and security officers protested on Thursday morning ahead of a scheduled cabinet meeting at the Grand Seray, demanding their rights before the discussion of the 25-point agenda.  

War Diary: Day 124
War Diary: Day 124

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 7th, 2024.