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After the Ceasefire, Iran and Syria in Netanyahu's Crosshairs

This is Beirut, 27/11 19:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In his speech on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented his strategic vision for Israel, emphasizing a shift in national priorities toward addressing the "Iranian threat." While defending the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Netanyahu cautioned that the arrangement was meant to allow Israel to focus on its key ...

Abboud: Some Foreign Airlines Could Resume Service to BIA

This is Beirut, 27/11 15:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The President of the Association of Travel and Tourist Agents in Lebanon, Jean Abboud, has revealed that even though the ceasefire is now in force, Arab and foreign airlines will not be able to resume direct service to Beirut International Airport. He told This is Beirut that Lebanon had “not yet received any information or feedback from ...

Iran Welcomes End of Israel 'Aggression' in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 27/11 15:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran welcomed the end of Israel's military operations in Lebanon, after a ceasefire came into force on Wednesday between Israel and Hezbollah. Hailing the news of the end of Israel's "aggression against Lebanon", foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei in a statement stressed Iran's "firm support for the Lebanese government, nation and ...

Athletes in Times of Crisis – Serge Kouyoumjian: ‘Lebanese Sport Will Be a Path to Renewed National Pride’

Roudi Abou Nader, 27/11 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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How are you experiencing this period of war, and what impact is it having on your daily life as an athlete (training, etc.)? In these difficult times, I focus on myself, both physically and mentally, to keep moving forward despite the challenges. I work on specific aspects like my running, explosiveness and overall physical condition. These are ...

Hamiye: Rehabilitation of Masnaa Crossing Has Begun

This is Beirut, 27/11 11:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamiye posted on his X account that contractors affiliated to his ministry had initiated work to restore and reopen the Masnaa crossing, a key border point between Lebanon and Syria. Masnaa serves as a vital conduit for the transit of people and goods between the two countries, playing a ...

The Toll of a Devastating Conflict

Christiane Tager, 27/11 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon finds itself once again at the heart of an exorbitantly costly conflict. The war between Israel and Hezbollah is not limited to military confrontation; it inflicts colossal damage on a country struggling to recover. Destroyed infrastructure, a paralyzed economy, and displaced populations — this conflict’s repercussions far exceed the ...

Syria at the Center of Negotiations Between Israel and Lebanon for a Ceasefire

Paul Guillot, 27/11 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Syria, which has maintained a low profile since October 7, 2023, now appears to be emerging as a key player in the negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. Though these talks remain behind closed doors, multiple sources suggest that international diplomatic envoys are positioning Damascus as a central figure in the discussions. A Shifting ...

Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Goes Into Effect

This is Beirut, 27/11 05:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect on Wednesday after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands of people. The truce, which began at 4:00 am (0200 GMT), should bring to a halt a war that has forced tens of thousands of people in Israel and hundreds of thousands more in Lebanon to flee their homes. The ...

Israeli Army Bans Residents of South Lebanon to Return to Their Homes

This is Beirut, 27/11 04:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Shortly after the ceasefire came into effect at 4am, the Israeli army announced that residents of evacuated villages in southern Lebanon were forbidden to return to their homes.  The Israeli army indicated that it remained deployed in certain localities. For “their own safety”, the inhabitants of these areas have been asked to stay away for ...

Israeli Strikes on the Lebanon-Syria Border Kills One Lebanese and Two Syrians

This is Beirut, 27/11 01:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A Syria war monitor said Israeli strikes on the Lebanon-Syria border late Tuesday killed two soldiers as Lebanon also reported one dead, the latest frontier raids amid news of a Hezbollah and Israel truce. "Israeli warplanes targeted the Al-Arida crossing in Tartus province for the first time, and the Dabussiyeh and Jussiyeh crossings ...

Biden and Macron Hail Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Le Drian in Beirut Tomorrow

This is Beirut, 26/11 23:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday, which they said would potentially end all hostilities between the two countries. This ceasefire would protect Israel from the threat of Iran-backed Hezbollah and create the conditions for a "lasting calm", the two heads of state ...

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