This is Beirut, 07/12 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad failed to engage with his people and address issues like the return of refugees during a period of calm in the country's war, Qatar's prime minister said Saturday. "Assad didn't seize these opportunities to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people, and we didn't see any serious movement, ...
This is Beirut, 07/12 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Syrian rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani sought to reassure religious minorities on Saturday, after Islamist-led fighters snatched key cities and swathes of territory from government control. His comments come as rebels sought to advance into Syria's third city of Homs, after their alliance led by the Islamist Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) ...
This is Beirut, 07/12 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Syria's army said it was redeploying in two southern provinces on Saturday, after a war monitor reported government forces had lost control of most of Daraa province, the cradle of the country's 2011 uprising. "Our forces operating in Daraa and Sweida are redeploying and repositioning, and establishing a... security cordon in that direction after ...
This is Beirut, 07/12 09:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran and Iraq issued a joint statement with Syria on Friday warning that sweeping rebel gains at the expense of President Bashar al-Assad's forces posed a danger to the whole region. "Threats against Syria's security constitute a danger for the stability of the region," said the statement issued after a meeting of the three countries' foreign ...
This is Beirut, 07/12 09:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Islamist rebel alliance that has captured swathes of Syria in a lightning offensive, is an extremist who has adopted a more moderate posture to try to achieve his goals. At the head of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which is rooted in Syria's branch of Al-Qaeda, Jolani says the goal of his offensive is to ...
This is Beirut, 06/12 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah Syria Iran war Russia Bashar al-Assad
As Islamist rebel forces from Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) approach the city of Homs, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad desperately needs the help of his Russian and Iranian allies. However, Moscow and Tehran's military resources are already stretched thin due to the war in Ukraine and numerous conflicts in the Middle East. According to experts ...
This is Beirut, 06/12 16:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gaza's civil defense agency said 29 people were killed on Friday by Israeli strikes around a major hospital in the northern city of Beit Lahia. Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of northern Gaza's last functioning health centers, was hit by several strikes in the morning, the agency and the hospital director said. "There was a series of air strikes on ...
This is Beirut, 06/12 15:48 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Rebel forces pressing a lightning offensive in Syria aim to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad's rule, their Islamist leader said in an interview published on Friday. "When we talk about objectives, the goal of the revolution remains the overthrow of this regime. It is our right to use all available means to achieve that goal," Abu ...
Rayan Chami, 05/12 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
In Kfar Sir, a village 10 km from Nabatieh, residents are slowly returning to shattered homes, while others open their doors to support neighbors in need. Amid the challenges of rebuilding, a strong sense of community offers a glimmer of hope.
Rayan Chami, 03/12 13:20 - Reading : less than a minute
On the seventh day of the ceasefire, and despite fears of a potential escalation on Monday night, life in Nabatiyeh is gradually returning to normal. In the Nabatiyeh Souk, residents and shop owners remain hopeful, taking steps to rebuild their livelihoods. Stay tuned to This is Beirut for an in-depth report from the heart of Nabatiyeh.
This is Beirut, 29/11 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In the aftermath of the war, several regions of Lebanon are now in ruins. Here's an overview.
Cian Ward, 28/11 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute
In the final hours of the war, Israel unleashed a wave of raids on the capital. This is Beirut spoke with residents of the targeted buildings to hear their perspective on the recent events.