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Hasbaya: A Haven for Thousands of Displaced People

par Katia Kahil, 19:10 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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On September 23, the situation in Southern Lebanon, marked by artillery exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since October 8, 2023, took a significant turn after an escalation declared by Tel Aviv. An urgent phone call from Israeli authorities sent shockwaves through Marjayoun and neighboring villages (Ebel Saqi, Khiam, Kfarchouba, Shebaa, ...

Washington and Paris skeptical about potential ceasefire

par Bassam Abou Zeid, 17:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Under Resolution 425, adopted in 1978 in response to the Israeli forces’ Litani Operation against the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), international forces were deployed to southern Lebanon on March 23, 1978. These forces have remained in the region under Resolution 1701, enacted in 2006. Despite facing challenges from Israel, ...

Lebanon Under Fire: Successive Strikes on Beirut's Southern Suburbs

par This is Beirut, 15:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israeli airstrikes have intensified across Lebanon on Sunday, particularly in the southern suburbs of Beirut.  Beirut Israeli warplanes conducted consecutive airstrikes on Haret Hreik, Choueifat al-Umara and Burj al-Barajneh in the southern suburbs of Beirut in the afternoon, shortly after Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued an ...

Opposition MPs Question Berri’s Call for Parliamentary Session Next Tuesday

par This is Beirut, 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The opposition MPs called on Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri to hold a presidential election session on Tuesday. Berri has called for a parliamentary session next Tuesday at 11:00 AM to elect two secretaries, three commissioners, and members of parliamentary committees “in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 44 of the Constitution and ...

Israel Announces Expanded Ground Incursion Into South Lebanon

par This is Beirut, 18/10 20:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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While Israel announced that it had “closed the main road between Rmeich and Aita al-Shaab with tanks,” thus extending its land incursion into southern Lebanon, Hezbollah claimed to have entered a new phase of escalation against Israel. This comes a day after the murder of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Indeed, the Israeli army appears to be ...

War Diary: Day 378

par This is Beirut, 18/10 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 18, 2024.

Scorched Earth Strategy: Can Israel Isolate Hezbollah?

par Natasha Metni Torbey, 18/10 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Reminiscent of the dark days of the 2006 war, Israel's “scorched earth” tactic appears to have resurfaced in the current conflict with Hezbollah that has been ongoing since October 7. While wiping out entire villages may not be Israel’s endgame, it remains a significant military strategy serving its ultimate goal. Since September 26, ...

Misinformation: What Are the Consequences for Spreading Fake News in Lebanon?

par Marilyne Jallad, 18/10 16:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In recent days, and particularly in recent hours, Lebanon has been inundated with fake news, misinformation, and deceptive reports as the country remains embroiled in a war that has been ongoing for over a year between Hezbollah and Israel. This misinformation is dangerous for several reasons, primarily because its spread fuels disinformation and ...

Tenenti: ‘Widespread Destruction’ in Southern Lebanon

par This is Beirut, 18/10 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has led to widespread destruction of towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to the UN peacekeeping force, UNIFIL. Andrea Tenenti, the UNIFIL spokesman, emphasized the importance of the peacekeeping force's presence, despite repeated attacks on their positions by Israeli forces. "The ...

Fake Evacuation Calls Spark Panic... How to Identify Real Threats?

par This is Beirut, 18/10 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Many Lebanese citizens have been receiving fabricated calls or messages urging them to evacuate their homes, causing widespread panic. These messages closely resemble real Israeli threats that are often followed by airstrikes or attacks. In this context, technology and communications consultant, engineer Amer Tabsh, explained to Houna Lubnan* ...

The Chaos of Insurance Against War Risks

par Liliane Mokbel, 18/10 12:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanon is under fire, and insurance premiums against war risks are reaching historic peaks. Reinsurers adjust the prices of premiums in real-time, responding instantly to changes in the intensity of the fighting on the ground. What is valid at one moment may no longer be so a few hours later. It’s chaos. Renewing war risk insurance policies in ...

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