This is Beirut, 2024-11-27 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In the final episode of The War Diary, This is Beirut brings you a recap of the first day of the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, which took effect on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
This is Beirut, 2024-11-27 19:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In his speech on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented his strategic vision for Israel, emphasizing a shift in national priorities toward addressing the "Iranian threat." While defending the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Netanyahu cautioned that the arrangement was meant to allow Israel to focus on its key ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 2024-11-27 19:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The date of November 26 marked a turning point in the war that has lasted over a year between Hezbollah and Israel. On Tuesday evening, a ceasefire was declared in Lebanon, that took effect early Wednesday morning. While the agreement between the warring parties represents a significant step toward managing the tensions that have plagued the ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-27 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, acknowledging the “new situation” and emphasizing its readiness to support both Lebanon and Israel in this phase. In a statement released on Wednesday, UNIFIL confirmed that it would continue performing its mandated tasks and had already ...
Marilyne Jallad, 2024-11-27 17:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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At 9:30 AM this Wednesday in Beirut, the sky is gray, but Madeleine’s smile, spotted at Sassine Square in the heart of Ashrafieh, is infectious. Madeleine, in her seventies, was in her car asking for directions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I take the opportunity to ask her about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which officially ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-27 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Army began reinforcing its presence South of the Litani River on Wednesday, as part of its bid to extend state authority in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). This move is in line with Lebanon's commitment to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which stipulates bolstering the Lebanese ...
Chelsea Al Arif, 2024-11-27 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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Thousands of people are heading back to southern Lebanon after the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. Our correspondent Chelsea al-Arif had a tour in the South to convey the situation.
Marc Saikali, 2024-11-27 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The entry into force of the ceasefire was marked by… celebratory gunfire and the distribution of Hezbollah flags in the southern suburb of Beirut. Some Lebanese have a rather astounding tendency to learn nothing from the country’s tragedies. Some 3,700 dead, $10 billion in damages, and yet… celebratory gunfire! The poor Jean-Yves Le Drian, ...
Liliane Mokbel, 2024-11-27 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Reinsurers are hesitant to renew reinsurance contracts with Lebanese insurance companies — an expected approach in view of the conflict sparked by Hezbollah’s front against Israel. As the year-end approaches, most annual reinsurance agreements for the 40 insurance companies operating in Lebanon are set to expire. Negotiations have been ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-27 15:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran welcomed the end of Israel's military operations in Lebanon, after a ceasefire came into force on Wednesday between Israel and Hezbollah. Hailing the news of the end of Israel's "aggression against Lebanon", foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei in a statement stressed Iran's "firm support for the Lebanese government, nation and ...
Vanessa Kallas, 2024-11-27 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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A calm atmosphere prevailed in Beirut on Wednesday, just hours after the ceasefire came into effect at dawn. Meanwhile, displaced individuals are preparing to return to their towns and villages.
This is Beirut, 2024-11-27 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hours after US President Joe Biden announced a proposal to end the “devastating” conflict, which has killed thousands of people over the course of nearly 14 months of cross-border fighting, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect. Many local positions were issued after the truce, which started at 4 AM on ...