par Victoria C. Werling, 03/01 16:06 - Reading : less than a minute
attack BEIRUT Hezbollah Israel
Our reporters are in the southern suburb of Beirut, at the scene of the Israeli attack carried out on Tuesday against a Hamas office, resulting in the death of the "number two" of the Islamist group, Saleh al-Arouri. All eyes are now on Hezbollah, whose supporters anticipate a strong response.
par This Is Beirut, 06/01 10:33 - Reading : less than a minute
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell made a first statement after he arrived in Beirut Friday. “Our priorities are avoiding regional escalation and pushing for diplomatic efforts to create conditions for achieving a fair and lasting peace ...
par This Is Beirut, 07/01 21:54 - Reading : less than a minute
Al-Arouri BEIRUT Gaza Hamas Israel
The leaders of the Islamist Hamas movement declared on Sunday during their daily press conference in Beirut that they will respond to Israel's assassination of the movement's leader, Saleh al-Arouri. Arouri and six other officials and members of Hamas were killed on Tuesday evening in a strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut. During the press ...
par This Is Beirut, 09/01 11:04 - Reading : less than a minute
Amos Hochstein BEIRUT Elias Bou Saab
Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab met with US envoy Amos Hochstein on Monday in Rome before his expected visit to Beirut on Thursday, according to local TV station MTV. Amos Hochstein is coming to Beirut to reportedly convey a message from Israel, which mainly consists of a request for a ceasefire in South Lebanon, as well as a request for immediate ...
par This Is Beirut, 09/01 12:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
airport Bassam Mawlawi BEIRUT Fadi El-Hassan Hezbollah
Caretaker Minister of Interior Bassam Mawlawi conducted an inspection tour on Tuesday at the Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut to assess the functioning of the inspection systems. He assured that a French company is assisting them to "ensure that the system is working properly again," and revealed that the breach is most likely ...
par Chelsea Al Arif, Renée Davis, 10/01 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
On Wednesday, despite the threat of heavy rainfall and the potential for infrastructure challenges in the wake of an approaching storm, Beirut residents stroll along the shore, embracing the last rays of sunlight.
par This Is Beirut, 11/01 13:39 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The risk of escalation persists on Lebanon's southern border as US envoy Amos Hochstein arrives in Beirut on a new mission to prevent the war in Gaza from spreading to Lebanon and to relaunch discussions on the delimitation of the land border with the Hebrew state. Two civils from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Association were killed on ...
par Alissar Boulos, 12/01 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
BEIRUT Gaza Houthis Intelligent Recap
Good evening, and welcome to The Intelligent Recap. It is Friday, January 12th, and the 98th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s episode, the situation at the southern border continues to escalate, and Beirut is at the center of a diplomatic flurry. The war in Gaza and its consequences remain the key contenders in the news, especially after ...
par This Is Beirut, 15/01 21:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut MP Ghassan Hasbani launched on Monday an initiative aimed at reinforcing security in the capital. The "Tabligh" (literally, "report") application enables anyone to report "transgressions, mainly those committed by illegal immigrants." Users must upload an image of the offense in question and specify its nature. To do so, they must tick a ...
par Samar Kadi, 18/01 21:34 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
BEIRUT Hervé Magro Hezbollah Jean-Yves Le Drian
The issue of the deadlocked presidential election, which has been placed on the back burner for a while, will be thrust back to the forefront in the coming weeks in light of fast-developing regional events impacting Lebanon, which has been plagued by multiple economic and political crises. According to a Western diplomatic source, the “changes ...
par This Is Beirut, 19/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an exceptional cinematic event, the Institut de Gestion des Ressources (IGR) in Beirut is set to host a screening of the 2004 Brazilian film, A Dona da História, directed by Daniel Filho. This screening, marking the first movie event of 2024 at IGR Beirut, is scheduled for Monday, January 22, at 7:30 PM. Notably, admission is complimentary, ...
par David Hale, 23/01 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
BEIRUT Damascus David Hale Hezbollah Iran Joe Biden
The arrival of a new American ambassador in Beirut can mark a new style in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy there. However, it is good to remember that policies are set in Washington, not at embassies. As the talented new American ambassador, Lisa Johnson, settles in, it is an opportune moment to consider how the team in Washington should ...
