Beirut

Strikes in Beirut's Southern Suburbs, Heavy Shelling in South Lebanon

The Israeli army has intensified its air campaign by striking buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Tuesday. This latest attack comes after earlier evacuation orders urging residents to leave immediately. Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee had warned earlier of impending strikes on Hezbollah-affiliated facilities, with maps identifying ...

Nuhad Es-Said Pavilion for Culture: A Beacon in Lebanon’s Dark Night

In these dark times, when Lebanon’s heritage is brought to its knees, when the ancient jewels of our culture teeter under bombardment, our hearts ache for Baalbeck, Tyre, and many other mythical places already wounded, whose future hangs by a thread. When the iconic Palmyra Hotel in Baalbeck, witness to so many eras, lies injured by bombs, a ...

Israeli Raids Intensify on Dahyeh After Short Pause

Israeli raids on Beirut's southern suburbs resumed after a pause following Saturday's attack on Galerie Semaan. Warplanes launched four strikes on Wednesday afternoon: two on Haret Hreik, one near Bahman Hospital, and another by al-Raya Stadium. Additional strikes were reported near the American neighborhood, Burj al-Barajneh and Haret ...

Beirut Shorts International Film Festival Achieves Oscars Qualifying Status

The Beirut Shorts International Film Festival has reached a significant milestone, becoming an Oscars Qualifying Film Festival—the first in Lebanon and one of the few in the Arab world. This recognition offers a unique opportunity for Lebanese and international filmmakers, as winning films in the categories of Best Live Action, Best Documentary, ...

Le Monnot Theater Pays Tribute to French Poet Jacques Prévert

Jacques Prévert’s work continues to inspire literature enthusiasts, lovers of rhyme, and wordplay. Embracing this spirit, Josyane Boulos, Zalfa Chelhot, and Cyril Jabre will bring the poet's words to life, embodying them on stage to captivate the audience of Le Monnot theater. This swift artistic initiative, organized shortly after a meeting ...

Launch of “Beyrouth malgré tout” The Album Depicting Dr. Robert Sacy's Life

Beyrouth malgré tout, a new album by journalists Sophie Guignon and Chloé Domat, is illustrated by Lebanese artist Kamal Hakim and published by Les Escales Steinkis. This work plunges readers into the stirring story of Dr. Robert Sacy, an emblematic figure of Lebanese resilience. Through the journey of this 73-year-old physician, the modern ...

Pro-Hezbollah TV Targeted in Israeli Airstrike Near the Iranian Embassy South of Beirut

An Israeli air strike targeted the Jnah-Ouzai area in Beirut's southern suburbs Wednesday evening, targeting the office of the pro-Hezbollah TV station Al Mayadeen. Al Mayadeen confirmed that its “empty” office was the target of an “Israeli aggression”. Ambulances arrived at the site of the attack in Jnah and the Al ...

The Testimony of a Beirut Resident Wary of a New May 7

As the fighting between the Israeli Army and Hezbollah escalated in southern Lebanon, tens of thousands of displaced people converged on Beirut, where they were warmly received by its inhabitants. They opened their hearts and homes, making schools and restaurants available to those escaping the devastation of war and death from southern Lebanon, ...

Rising Death Toll Amid Intensifying Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

The death toll in Lebanon continues to rise daily as the conflict between the Israeli army and Hezbollah intensifies, with 2,546 dead and 11,862 injured since October 8, 2023. Southern suburbs Three Israeli raids targeted the Ghobeiry neighborhood, minutes after the end of a press conference held nearby by Hezbollah media office head and ...

Lebanon’s Consumer Prices Drop 0.18% in September

The Central Administration of Statistics (CAS) reported on Monday that Lebanon’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.18% in September 2024 compared to August 2024, marking the first decrease in over a year. In contrast, record inflation was observed in 2023, with the CPI surging 33.27% in March and 5.35% in May. Despite the slight monthly ...