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Wadi Zebqin Blast: Accident or Deliberate Attack?

Bassam Abou Zeid, 09/08 23:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Six Lebanese Army soldiers were killed in an explosion at a Hezbollah ammunition depot in Wadi Zebqin, in the Tyre region south of the Litani River. Four of the victims belonged to the Fifth Infantry Brigade, while two were members of the Engineering Regiment. The incident occurred amid an ongoing campaign targeting the Lebanese Army and senior ...

Lebanese Leaders Pay Tribute to Soldiers Killed in Hezbollah's Arms Depot Blast

This is Beirut, 09/08 16:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The death of six soldiers in a powerful explosion at a Hezbollah arms depot during a dismantling operation in the Tyre district on Saturday drew tributes and condemnations by Lebanese officials and politicians. President Joseph Aoun contacted Army Commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal to learn the details of the tragedy, expressing “deep ...

Five Years On: Lebanon Marks Beirut Port Blast Anniversary with Calls for Justice and Remembrance

This is Beirut, 04/08 14:52 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut Port explosion, which killed over 200 people and injured thousands, officials and institutions have renewed their calls for justice and remembrance, while tributes were held across the country. Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar visited the Beirut Fire Brigade headquarters, where he laid a wreath at ...

Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Hussein Baydoun

Yara Germany, 04/08 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Hussein Baydoun didn’t understand what was happening. Bleeding, he photographed the disaster and lost faith in this country. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.

Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Mireille Khoury

Yara Germany, 04/08 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Mireille Khoury lost her son Elias, killed by the explosion. Since that day, she says she no longer exists. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.

Beirut Port Blast Anniversary: President Aoun Vows Justice Will Be Served

This is Beirut, 04/08 08:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed the Lebanese state’s commitment to uncovering the full truth behind the deadly blast and holding all those responsible accountable, “regardless of their positions or affiliations.” In a statement released on Monday, August 4, President Aoun ...

Beirut Port Silos Added to Historic Buildings List

This is Beirut, 03/08 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh signed a decree this morning officially adding the Beirut port grain silos to Lebanon’s General Inventory of Historic Buildings. The decision comes in response to a formal request submitted by the families of the victims of the August 4, 2020, explosion. The classification follows repeated calls to preserve ...

Salam Inaugurates the "August 4 Victims Street"

This is Beirut, 03/08 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On Sunday evening, on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam inaugurated the "August 4 Victims Street" near the entrance to the port. “Take your hands off the judiciary,” he declared from this symbolic location, emphasizing that there would be no compromise when it comes to justice. “Truth ...

Audi Pays Tribute to August 4 Victims and Demands Justice

This is Beirut, 03/08 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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During the Sunday Mass at Saint George Cathedral in Beirut, Metropolitan Elias Audi presided over a service in memory of the victims of the August 4, 2020, explosion. In his homily, Metropolitan Audi described the port tragedy as an “open wound in the body of Beirut.” He condemned what he called the “explosion of dead consciences” and ...

Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Rony Mecattaf

Yara Germany, 03/08 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Rony Mecattaf lost an eye. Since then, he has gotten back up, written a book and is rebuilding through testimony. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.

Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Lina Khoury

Yara Germany, 02/08 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Lina Khoury’s life was blown apart. Despite being a mental health professional, she stayed silent for years. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.

Minister of Justice: Beirut Port Blast Probe Nearing Final Stage

This is Beirut, 01/08 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Minister of Justice Adel Nassar announced on Friday that the investigation into the devastating Beirut Port explosion of August 4, 2020, is approaching its final phase. Nassar emphasized the importance of reaching the truth and ensuring accountability, declaring that no state can be complete without justice for such a catastrophic ...

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