War Diary: Day 379
Vanessa Kallas, 19/10 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 19, 2024.
Lebanon
Lebanese Drone Strikes near Netanyahu's Caesarea Home
This is Beirut, 19/10 14:56 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said a drone was launched toward his residence in Caesarea, after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central town on Saturday. "A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was launched toward the prime minister's residence in Caesarea. The prime ...
Opposition MPs Question Berri’s Call for Parliamentary Session Next Tuesday
This is Beirut, 19/10 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces Parliament Lebanon MPs Nabih Berri
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 ...
Two Killed in Morning Raid on Sahel Alma Highway, Chtaura Hit Again
This is Beirut, 19/10 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A morning raid on a car on the Sahel Alma highway in Jounieh left two dead. The car, a CRV, was registered under the name of Khadijeh Ahmad Ghazal, from Bourj Chemali in Tyre. A drone launched the first missile at the vehicle, which was heading toward Beirut. The two passengers managed to escape the initial strike, abandoning the car by the ...
War Diary: Day 378
This is Beirut, 18/10 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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.
Meloni in Lebanon, Calls for Support for UNIFIL
This is Beirut, 18/10 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Lebanon on Friday and met with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Grand Serail to discuss the escalating regional crisis. In a joint press conference, Meloni expressed her country's solidarity with Lebanon and emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. “We are all ...
War and Displacement: A Population Reconfiguration?
Shaheer Idriss, 18/10 16:58 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The crisis of displacement among residents of southern Lebanon, the Beqaa, and the southern suburbs of Beirut is intensifying. Many individuals have taken refuge in schools and shelters, spreading out on the grounds and sidewalks, while those wealthier have rented homes and businesses in safer areas across Lebanon to escape the relentless Israeli ...
Coqlico: Combining Tradition and Modernity to Honor Lebanese Artistic Heritage
This is Beirut, 18/10 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese startup Coqlico was born from a clear mission: to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Orient by modernizing traditional designs. Its flagship product, the finjan chaffeh, has been reimagined with new proportions and functions, creating artisanal pieces that celebrate craftsmanship while evoking a sense of nostalgia and ...
War Diary: Day 377
This is Beirut, 17/10 20:40 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 17, 2024.
Finance Ministry Announces Exceptional Facilitative Measures for Baalbek-Hermel and Nabatieh
This is Beirut, 17/10 14:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Due to the ongoing war, the Finance Ministry announced on Thursday a series of “exceptional measures to facilitate the completion of transactions for citizens under the supervision of the Regional Fiscal Authority in Nabatieh and Baalbek Al-Hermel governorates.” The ministry stated that residents of Nabatieh and Baalbek-Hermel can submit ...
Guerrilla Tactics: The Israeli Army's Ongoing Struggle
17/10 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After a year of war, the Israeli army is still struggling to “destroy” Hamas and has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon, making the “total victory” promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem uncertain. Despite Israel's advanced technology and continuous financial and military support from the United States, the world's leading ...
Interfaith Plea to the UN: Save Lebanon
Fady Noun, 16/10 21:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese religious communities unanimously appealed to the UN Security Council yesterday, urging it to address the crisis in Lebanon and to rescue the country from Israel’s grip by imposing an immediate ceasefire. This call followed a broad interfaith assembly held in Bkerke, convened at the invitation of the Maronite Patriarch and attended by ...