par This is Beirut, 23/10 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israel’s military operations in southern Lebanon are reportedly approaching their final stages, with significant progress made against Hezbollah’s forces, according to Israel’s major left-leaning newspaper Haaretz. Since the campaign began in late September, Israeli troops have successfully neutralized over 1,200 Hezbollah ...
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned on Wednesday that “Lebanon is on the brink of collapse” as she arrived in the war-torn country for a visit. As Israel clashes with the militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, she stated that “any deliberate attack on UN peacekeepers violates international humanitarian law.” Baerbock was on ...
par This is Beirut, 23/10 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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France stands by Lebanon and “will not fail it,” assured French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday, on the eve of the international support conference being held in Paris. “The aim is first and foremost to reaffirm the need for a ceasefire, a diplomatic resolution, and an end to hostilities; to mobilize humanitarian aid from as ...
par This is Beirut, 22/10 19:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The ongoing war has caused approximately $67 million in damages to the public telecom operator, Ogero, and the mobile phone operators Alfa and Touch, according to a report from the Ministry of Telecommunications. In a statement, the ministry explained that the study aims to identify the funds needed to support the southern populations who ...
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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 22, 2024.
par This is Beirut, 22/10 17:51 - Reading : less than a minute
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In this episode of Debunked, we expose how misinformation is weaponized during wartime. From false claims during the ongoing Lebanon war, to unverified stories in the Israel-Hamas war, and disinformation in the Ukraine-Russia war, fake news fuels fear and confusion.
22/10 17:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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During the night from Monday to Tuesday, an Israeli strike hit the area surrounding the Rafic Hariri Governmental Hospital. Our team is on the ground with updates. Just before the release of this video, the Ministry of Health announced a new toll of 18 dead and 57 injured.
par This is Beirut, 22/10 17:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The poultry sector in Lebanon has suffered severe losses, primarily due to falling chicken prices, which have dropped below the cost of production. Compounding the issue, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley have forced a halt to farm operations and production units, according to William Boutros, president of the Poultry ...
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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 ...
22/10 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Benjamin Netanyahu has hit a major target—possibly his third or fourth in under a month—by eliminating Yahya Sinwar, following the earlier killings of Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah, and likely Hashem Safieddine. Sinwar’s assassination has reshaped the region’s political landscape, opening the door to new possibilities. The situation ...
21/10 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
This Sunday marked the end of the Lebanese Film Festival of France (LFFF), an event that has become a must-attend for both enthusiasts and professionals of Lebanese cinema in France. The day unfolded in a warm ambiance, featuring notable films, including several premieres. The lineup included Rima Samman’s Dans le cœur une hirondelle, Liana & ...
par This is Beirut, 21/10 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Between Sunday night and Monday, Israeli forces carried out an exceptionally violent series of airstrikes targeting Beirut's southern suburbs, as well as various locations in southern Lebanon and Beqaa, causing deaths, injuries and widespread destruction.