This is Beirut - Hassan Nasrallah

Al-Qard al-Hassan: The Bank that Dodges Bombs but Not Audits

This is Beirut, 27/05 21:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Al-Qard al-Hassan, a financial institution linked to Hezbollah and operating through 34 branches in areas controlled by the militia, has recently drawn attention for its role in the group’s financial operations. The Israeli think tank Alma Research and Education Center, which focuses on security issues in northern Israel, has provided ...

Abbas Visit Ends Cairo Pact’s Legacy, Joint Statement Set for Action

Philippe Abi-Akl, 27/05 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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President Mahmoud Abbas’ recent visit to Lebanon is unlike any before it, neither in symbolism nor substance. Local and regional dynamics have been upended. What held true before September 2024 and even during the turbulent months that followed in Lebanon and Syria, no longer applies in 2025. Abbas in Beirut: A Break from the Past This visit ...

UK Charity Under Scrutiny for Alleged Hezbollah Ties

This is Beirut, 12/05 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Since Saturday, the names of Hussein Harake and Zeinab Basma have been at the center of a growing controversy in the United Kingdom. The pair—Harake, a former British Airways security employee at Heathrow Airport, and Basma, an NHS doctor—are accused of raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for Lebanon through a group alleged to have ties to ...

New Revelations on Nasrallah’s Assassination

This is Beirut, 06/05 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The pan-Arab daily Asharq al-Awsat published fresh revelations Monday about the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the late Secretary General of Hezbollah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on September 27, 2024. According to the report, Israel carried out the high-stakes operation without prior coordination with the United States, ...

Gold Rush for Nasrallah-Themed Memorabilia

This is Beirut, 01/05 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Since the assassination of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, a gold rush of sorts has swept through Beirut’s southern suburb, with a surge in demand for items bearing his image. Books, medallions, and even gold coins and bars are flying off the shelves. According to information obtained by This is Beirut, local ...

From Firepower to Billboards: The Evolution of "May 7"

Johnny Kortbawi, 15/04 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It’s striking how much Hezbollah’s projection of power has changed over the years. Once firmly gripping Lebanon’s state institutions, the party sought to assert dominance over the entire political spectrum—often by force. There was a time when Hezbollah stormed Beirut with weapons and fire, burned down the TV studios of its political ...

Banners Proclaiming 'A New Era for Lebanon' Burned Just Hours After Installation

This is Beirut, 11/04 12:49 - Reading : less than a minute

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Barely installed, already in flames. The banners bearing the slogan “A New Era for Lebanon,” unveiled on Thursday along the road leading to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, survived only a few hours. By Friday morning, photos circulating on social media showed the signs reduced to ashes—targets of a deliberate act of ...

'A New Era for Lebanon' Welcomes Travelers on Airport Road

This is Beirut, 10/04 20:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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The road leading to the Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is shedding its partisan skin. With summer fast approaching, the route now greets travelers with a unified image: the Lebanese flag and a hopeful slogan — “A New Era for Lebanon.” Gone are the banners and portraits of Hezbollah leaders and Iranian ...

Qassem Warns That Hezb May React if Israeli Attacks Continue

This is Beirut, 29/03 22:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem delivered a speech on Saturday to mark International Jerusalem Day, reaffirming his pro-Iranian formation's commitment to Iranian leadership and the Palestinian cause. “This day is a day of solidarity with occupied Jerusalem and with all vulnerable people around the world,” said Naim Qassem. He ...

Iran Gambles with Regional Security in Syria and Lebanon

Philippe Abi-Akl, 11/03 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran is clinging to its waning influence in key regional capitals, hoping to maximize leverage in negotiations over its nuclear program. It continues to destabilize Syria and offer hollow rhetorical support to Hezbollah in Lebanon, ignoring the risk of provoking the US administration’s unwavering support to Israel, and the latter’s ...

Lebanese Civil War: Fiftieth Anniversary

Johnny Kortbawi, 28/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanon is preparing to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Lebanese Civil War, which opened wide the gates of hell on Lebanon and the Lebanese. The war did not end when the shells and rockets stopped with the entry of the Syrian army into Lebanon and the storming of the Baabda Palace to end Michel Aoun's illegitimate rule. The war ended ...

Naim Qassem’s Speech: A Mix of Confusion and Contradictions

Sonia Rizk, 25/02 14:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s transmitted speech at the funeral of former Secretary-Generals Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine on Sunday at Camille Chamoun Sports City stood out for its contradictions, leaving the party’s supporters confused. His address seemed out of touch with the critical task at hand—rallying a base ...

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