War Diary: Day 370
Vanessa Kallas, 10/10 21:32 - 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 10, 2024.
Lebanon
Thousands of Syrian Refugees Flee Israeli Bombings in Lebanon
Vanessa Kallas, 10/10 21:27 - Reading : less than a minute
In just two weeks, nearly 400,000 Syrian refugees have fled Lebanon to escape heavy Israeli airstrikes. Many are making an exhausting journey to rebel-controlled northern Syria, marking a return to a war-torn country they fled in 2011.
22 Killed and 117 Injured in Israeli Double Raid on Beirut
This is Beirut, 10/10 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Two Israeli airstrikes targeted the areas of Basta and al-Nuwairi, densely populated neighbourhoods in Beirut. The first strike targeted the third floor of an eight-storey building in the al-Nuwairi area, and the second strike hit a four-storey building on Fathallah Street in Al-Basta Al-Fawqa, which collapsed completely. According to the ...
Mikati Reveals Intensified Communications Ahead of UN Security Council Meeting
This is Beirut, 10/10 12:39 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati disclosed that diplomatic communications have escalated in recent hours in anticipation of the UN Security Council meeting, with the aim of securing a renewed ceasefire and applying increased pressure to halt Israeli strikes in Lebanon. "There are ongoing contacts between the United States and France, which ...
Netanyahu Warns Lebanon Could Become the Next Gaza
Vanessa Kallas, 09/10 22:18 - Reading : less than a minute
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Lebanon could face devastation similar to Gaza’s, leaving the Lebanese divided in their opinions about the war.
War Diary: Day 369
This is Beirut, 09/10 21:54 - 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 9, 2024.
Figures Outlining Impact of War on Economy
09/10 19:51 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Nabil Fahed, president of the Supermarket Owners’ Union, revealed that the non-essential commercial sector, meaning non-food-related businesses, is operating at only 5% of its pre-war capacity, experiencing a 95% drop. Additionally, it is facing various challenges, according to him. The closure of the Masnaa border crossing, which connects to ...
France to Host International Conference in Support of Lebanon
This is Beirut, 09/10 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
France announced that it will host an international conference to support Lebanon's population and sovereignty on October 24 in Paris. Organized at the initiative of the French President and following Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot's recent visit to the Middle East, the conference aims to mobilize global support for Lebanon during its ongoing ...
Airline Tickets: Wartime Premiums
Liliane Mokbel, 09/10 14:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanese authorities are resolute in their commitment to maintaining the “intact” reputation of BRHIA, ensuring stringent security measures, order and adherence to the law. Furthermore, caretaker Minister of Interior and Municipalities Bassam Mawlawi and caretaker Minister of Transport and Public Works Ali Hamiye emphasized on Monday that ...
This, Too, Is a Crime!
Nisrine Merheb, 09/10 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
There is no room for excuses, in a situation overshadowed by the pervasive presence of death, fear and displacement all around us. We have simply transformed into a “ball of anxiety,” living under the shadow of dread, whether we find ourselves under bombardment or still navigating a tenuous calm, until further notice. Perhaps some of us are ...
Free Internet: Will the Ministry of Education Deliver on Its Promise?
This is Beirut, 09/10 11:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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As the new academic year approaches amid ongoing conflict, the Lebanese Ministries of Education and Telecommunications aim to provide free internet access for students and teachers. But is this plan achievable?
Stories and Highlights from the Lebanese Film Festival of France
Fabienne Touma, 09/10 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The 4th edition of the Lebanese Film Festival of France (FFLF) will open on October 13 at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, showcasing the diversity and relevance of themes explored in Lebanese cinema, particularly regarding the portrayal of war and its aftermath. Festival Highlights Through a mix of documentaries and fictional works, the ...