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Saad Hariri's Comeback: A Turning Point for the Sunni Community?

Yara Germany, 16/02 15:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Saad Hariri was greeted with a massive crowd at Martyrs' Square on Friday, February 14. His return, eagerly awaited by his supporters, came more than three years after his withdrawal from the Lebanese political scene. In fact, much of the Sunni community has been feeling sidelined and underrepresented in recent years. For former Minister Rashid ...

Iran: All Flights to Lebanon Have Been Canceled Until the 18th of February

This is Beirut, 16/02 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization, Hossein Pourfarzaneh, has announced that due to ongoing security problems at Beirut airport, all flights to Lebanon have been canceled until the 18th of this month at the earliest. In a statement to journalists, Mr. Pourfarzaneh Pourfarzaneh commented on the news of Israel's threat to “target ...

Surge in Demand for Prefabricated Homes in Lebanon

Christiane Tager, 16/02 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Since the ceasefire, the revival of economic activity and urgent need to shelter thousands of displaced people have led to a surge in prefabricated home orders. A supplier of prefabricated homes in Lebanon, who requested anonymity, revealed to This is Beirut that there is a 30% increase in demand. Businesses in this sector, which had seen a ...

Federalism: An Ideal or a Threat?

Amine Jules Iskandar, 16/02 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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“If the Shiite duo, Amal-Hezbollah, persists in refusing to abide by the laws and the Constitution, we will have no other choice but to raise the issue of federalism.” This phrase is repeatedly used as a threat, a form of blackmail wielded by certain Christian politicians. It implies that federalism is a lesser evil—unfortunate but ...

Basketball - Doha Tournament: Cedars Awake, Philippines Swept Aside

Makram Haddad, 15/02 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Beaten by Egypt in their opening game, Lebanon had no room for error. And this time, the team responded. Sharper, more aggressive and above all better organized, they outclassed the Philippines (75-54) on Saturday, the second day of the Doha International Tournament. A One-Way Game In contrast to their poor start against the Pharaohs, ...

‘Beyrouth Forever,’ David Hury’s Relentless Crime Novel

Bélinda Ibrahim, 15/02 18:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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Published in January 2025 by Liana Levi, Beyrouth Forever marks an evolution in David Hury’s literary journey. Before this, he had already explored other genres, with historical novels like Mustapha s’en va-t-en guerre (2021) and Sans nouvelles depuis Drancy (2024), as well as Pentes douces (2017), an illustrated novel. In an interview with ...

Basketball: Lebanon Sinks Against Egypt in Doha Opener

Makram Haddad, 15/02 10:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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They thought they were untouchable. Buoyed by the success of their clubs in regional competitions, the Lebanese team entered the Doha Tournament with overconfidence. But Egypt brought them crashing back to reality, securing a dominant 82-70 victory on Friday night at Qatar University Arena. This tournament, organized by the Qatari Federation, is ...

Israeli Army Signals Readiness to Withdraw, But Doubts Remain

This is Beirut, 14/02 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli army expressed on Friday its preparedness to withdraw from Lebanese territory by February 18, per the ceasefire agreement brokered by France and the United States. A senior Israeli security official, quoted by AFP, stated that Israel remains committed to the agreement and is coordinating closely with the US to ensure a smooth handover ...

Football – Women’s U17 West Asian Cup: Lebanon Topples Bahrain and Reaches the Final

Makram Haddad, 14/02 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The young Cedars continue their dazzling run in the West Asian Under-17 Cup. After a convincing opener against Syria and a show of strength against Palestine, Michel Khoury’s players once again made their mark, defeating Bahrain 3-0 at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium, the site of their previous triumph. Unbridled Domination From the outset, ...

Martyrs’ Square: Saad Hariri Commits to Standing by His Supporters

Chelsea Al Arif, 14/02 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Today, Lebanon honored the memory of Rafic Hariri, marking 20 years since his assassination. A large crowd, including thousands of supporters from across the country and abroad, gathered to hear Saad Hariri’s long-awaited speech. Three years after stepping back from politics, Saad Hariri returned to the same spot where it all began, reaffirming ...

FM: A Once-Dominant Lebanese Political Force in Transition

This is Beirut, 14/02 13:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Future Movement (FM) is a Lebanese political party founded in the 1990s by Rafic Hariri, a prominent businessman and former Prime Minister of Lebanon. After Hariri’s assassination in 2005, his son, Saad Hariri, assumed leadership of the party, maintaining its role as a key political force representing Lebanon’s Sunni Muslim community. The ...

Football – Lebanese Championship: Ansar, Safa and Ahed Remain Unbeaten

Jad Ramadan, 14/02 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The fifth matchday of the Lebanese Premier League was marked by Tadamon Tyr’s humiliating 4-0 loss against al-Ahed. This loss saw them drop a position in the standings, as Sagesse took their spot after a 1-0 win. On the other hand, al-Ahed maintained their perfect run of five successive wins, cementing their place at the top. After a ...

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