This is Beirut, 15/01 21:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Qatar's prime minister announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed Wednesday to a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza, adding he hoped the deal would pave the way for a permanent end to the fighting. After mediators earlier said a deal had been reached, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautioned that some ...
This is Beirut, 15/01 21:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Just days before Donald Trump returns to the White House, a comprehensive agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza. First announced by sources close to the talks, the agreement was confirmed a few hours later by the Qatari Prime Minister, Mohammed ben Abderrahmane al-Thani. Here are the points of the agreement ...
This is Beirut, 15/01 21:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Egyptian state media reported Wednesday that coordination was underway to "open the Palestinian Rafah crossing to allow the entry of international aid" into Gaza, citing an Egyptian security source. Egypt was "preparing to bring in the largest possible amount of aid to the Gaza Strip", following news of a ceasefire deal ...
This is Beirut, 15/01 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The second round of non-binding parliamentary consultations concluded after the first round during which a significant majority of MPs called for national unity and inclusiveness. Consultations will resume tomorrow, on Thursday. According to sources reported by our colleague Houna Loubnan, Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam confirmed that he ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 15/01 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese, as well as the international community, notably the five nations making up the Quintet Committee (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, France, the United States and Qatar), are closely monitoring the formation of a government to be led by Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam. Informed political sources maintain that the government’s formation is ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 21:58 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Key mediator Qatar said negotiations for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal were in their "final stages" on Tuesday, adding that it was hopeful an agreement could be reached "very soon". Qatar, Egypt and the United States have stepped up efforts to broker a ceasefire to enable the release of hostages held in Gaza since ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 20:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hamas is set to release 33 hostages held in Gaza in return for approximately 1,000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. This exchange marks the first phase of an evolving ceasefire agreement, according to Israeli and Palestinian sources. Mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have intensified efforts in recent weeks to finalize the ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday, referred to "Hezbollah's retreat to the north of the Litani River," noting that "Iran has lost the ability to supply the party with weapons." "Hezbollah has lost and is now a thing of the past. His attacks have harmed the Lebanese and the Israelis," he said at a press conference on the situation ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 18:47 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Newly appointed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam made protocol visits to former Lebanese prime ministers on Tuesday, starting with caretaker PM Najib Mikati. Following their brief meeting, Mikati remarked, “We discussed current issues, but due to his protocol tour, the meeting was concise. We agreed to reconvene later, and I wish him success in ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Los Angeles Oscars Nominees Culture
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday the cancellation of its glitzy nominees’ luncheon, as Los Angeles grapples with devastating wildfires. Nominations will now be revealed during a virtual event on January 23, marking a major adjustment to the traditional awards season. “We are all devastated by the impact of the ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 15:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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In his first declaration after being nominated, Prime Minister designate Nawaf Salam emphasized the importance of restoring the state’s authority across all of Lebanon in accordance with the Taif Agreement. He also highlighted the need for the full implementation of UN Resolution 1701 and related ceasefire provisions, and securing Israel’s ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Grammys, scheduled for February 2, will "proceed as planned" despite the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the Recording Academy announced Monday. In a letter to Academy members, organizers confirmed that the 67th annual music awards gala will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles "in close coordination with ...