Lebanon

Telecom Sector Faces $67 Million in Damages

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 ...

War Diary: Day 382

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.

Fake News in Wartime: Weaponized Lies

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.

Lebanon's Poultry Sector Faces Insurmountable Losses Amid Ongoing Crises

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 ...

Lebanon’s Consumer Prices Drop 0.18% in September

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 ...

Emboldened by Sinwar’s Elimination, Netanyahu Won't Back Down

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 ...

The Lebanese Film Festival of France 2024 Closes with Grand Celebrations in Paris

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 & ...

Aboul Gheit to Berri: 1701 Must Be Fully and Promptly Implemented

“UN Security Council Resolution 1701 must be fully and promptly implemented,” emphasized Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit during his visit to Ain al-Tineh on Monday. Following a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Aboul Gheit outlined the Arab League’s unwavering support for Lebanon amidst ongoing conflicts. “I ...

Israeli Incursion in Aita al-Shaab

On Monday morning, the Israeli army raided the village of Aita al-Shaab in southern Lebanon. Four tanks crossed the border along Rmeish and made their way through the hills towards Aita al-Shaab. The pan-Arab channel al-Jazeera showed images of the tanks in the village. The National News Agency (ANI) reported that houses had been dynamited in ...

Iran Denies Mikati's Claims of Interference in Lebanon’s Affairs

Iran rejected on Monday Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s accusations claiming that the Islamic Republic was interfering in Lebanon’s internal affairs, as stated by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf in an interview with Le Figaro. “Iran has never intended to interfere in Lebanon’s internal affairs and has never acted in such a ...