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Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut, 08/06 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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An Israeli drone strike targeted a motorcycle on the Chehabiyeh-Kfar Dunin highway in southern Lebanon on Sunday, killing one person and injuring several others, according to local sources. The attack involved two missiles and triggered an immediate response from local ambulance crews. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, and ...

Coordinated Jailbreak: 19 Detainees Escape from Ghazir Police Station

This is Beirut, 08/06 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Nineteen detainees escaped from the Ghazir police station in the Keserwan district just after midnight on Saturday-Sunday, in what authorities describe as a coordinated and premeditated jailbreak. According to security sources, the group includes 13 Syrians, 5 Lebanese nationals and 1 Egyptian. The detainees reportedly breached the facility’s ...

Rai Urges Unity and Renewal Amid Lebanon’s Challenges

This is Beirut, 08/06 12:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai offered on Sunday a message of hope and responsibility to a Lebanese nation grappling with deep political and economic turmoil. “Today, Lebanon is living through a time fraught with challenges, but it is also a time of new opportunities and renewed hope,” Rai said, addressing the faithful gathered at the ...

Visas for Syria: Lebanese Citizens Exempt from Fees for a Six-Month Stay

This is Beirut, 07/06 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a new directive published on Saturday, the Syrian Ministry of the Interior announced a revision of its visa issuance policy, introducing different pricing based on travelers' nationalities. This measure, motivated by diplomatic considerations and bilateral relations, redefines the entry conditions for many foreign nationals. Among the ...

Parliament Convenes for an Extraordinary Session: What’s At Stake?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 07/06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Parliament

Lebanon’s Parliament is set to resume its work under an extraordinary session, called by presidential decree, and scheduled to run from June 5 to October 20. The announcement, made official Thursday by the presidency, follows a meeting between President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at Baabda Palace. While such a move may seem ...

In Lebanon, Male Dance Between Taboo and Assertion

Yara Germany & Maroun Chahine, 07/06 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Dance Male Lebanon Dancers Taboo

Long stigmatized and gendered, male dance in Lebanon is gradually stepping out of the shadows. Thanks to social media, urban culture and the progressive opening of the artistic world, more and more men dare to dance, express themselves and assert their identity. They challenge norms, break taboos and redefine the codes. Mentalities are ...

Where Law Meets Anxiety

Johnny Kortbawi, 06/06 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Elections Parliament

Lebanon is poised to enter a contentious and unpredictable debate ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, with disputes already emerging over the electoral law that will govern the vote. Tensions escalated after Speaker Nabih Berri rejected expatriate voting and called for a new electoral law, describing the current legislation as a ...

Preliminary Report Details Airstrike Damage in Beirut Suburbs

This is Beirut, 06/06 16:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Reconstruction Committee in Beirut has released preliminary statistics detailing the damage caused by Thursday’s Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of the capital. The figures reveal widespread destruction across multiple neighborhoods, with residential buildings, institutions, and private property bearing the weight of the ...

Jbeil's Municipality Clarifies Its Summer Beach Rules

This is Beirut, 06/06 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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At the start of the summer season, the Municipality of Jbeil (Byblos) has announced a series of measures aimed at ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and comfort of its beachgoers. Elise Merhej, a member of the Jbeil Municipal Council, issued a clarification that explained that these decisions stem from the municipality’s responsibility to ...

Illegal Weapons: Geagea Slams State Inaction Amid Israeli Attacks

This is Beirut, 06/06 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese Forces party leader Samir Geagea strongly criticized the state’s failure to resolve the issue of illegal weapons and to act amid ongoing Israeli attacks. He warned that Lebanon remains dangerously exposed due to the government's inability to assert exclusive control over military decision-making. In a statement issued Friday, Geagea ...

Lebanese Army Warns of Rising Tensions, Reaffirms Commitment to 1701

This is Beirut, 06/06 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army accused Israel of escalating its attacks on Lebanon and warned of a potential freeze in coordination with international ceasefire monitors. In a strongly worded statement on Friday, released by the Army Command, the military condemned what it described as a “clear attempt by Israel to undermine Lebanon’s recovery and ...

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