David Sahyoun, 26/02 15:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Crowds succumb to the illusion of power, captivated by charismatic leaders who activate unconscious psychological mechanisms. From identification to regression, psychoanalysis sheds light on this fascinating collective alchemy, where reason and free will give way to irrational devotion. The spectacle of crowds, united in a collective fervor ...
This is Beirut, 25/02 22:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Two people were killed on Tuesday in an Israeli strike on the eastern Bekaa, where Israel continues to carry out bombardments against Hezbollah, according to the National News Agency. An Israeli drone carried out an airstrike on the locality of Shaara, in the Janta region, killing two people and wounding three others. The Al ...
Christiane Tager, 25/02 21:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Forbes Caroline Fattal
Caroline Fattal, president of the eponymous group, has secured the sixth spot in Forbes Middle East’s ranking of the 10 most influential businesswomen leading family businesses in the Middle East. She thus establishes herself as a key figure in family business in the region. President of the Fattal Group since 2022, Caroline Fattal became the ...
This is Beirut, 25/02 21:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
On the night of February 23, the Israeli Army’s Home Front Command announced the lifting of restrictions on towns along the border with Lebanon. Starting March 2, displaced residents from this area will be allowed to return to their homes. This measure, approved by Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, follows an evaluation conducted in ...
This is Beirut, 25/02 18:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel Benjamin Netanyahu Pager Lebanon
Mossad Director David Barnea disclosed on Tuesday, during a conference at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) in Tel Aviv, the details of a “pager operation” that struck Hezbollah last September, calling it a major “turning point” in the war between Israel and the militant group. According to i24 News, Barnea explained that ...
Hala Abdallah, 25/02 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
lebanon weather Beirut corniche
It's 10 °C in Beirut, just another normal day on the corniche, despite the storm that swept through the country.
Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 25/02 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
A video went viral of a Lebanese woman standing at the Beirut Airport and berating other passengers, shouting: “We sacrificed our blood, this is our country, and whoever does not like it should emigrate.” She then held a picture of late Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, pumped her first in the air, and shouted a few slogans. ...
Lyne Sammouri, 25/02 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Waddah Sadek Cabinet Vote of Confidence Lebanon
In an interview with This is Beirut, MP Waddah Sadek said that he would give the new government a few months before assessing its work.
Hala Abdallah, 25/02 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon UAE basketball sports FIBA Asia Cup Saudi Arabia
Injuries sidelined several key players, yet Lebanon fought hard to secure a win and head to the FIBA 2025 Asia Cup undefeated.
Makram Haddad, 25/02 10:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Asia Basket Lebanon Wael Arakji Akram Halabi
Lebanon concluded its Asian recital in the best possible way! On Monday night, in a heated Nohad Nawfal arena, in front of nearly 4,000 spectators, the Cedars fought hard to tame the United Arab Emirates (91-88) and finish these qualifiers with an immaculate record: 6 wins in 6 games. Among the distinguished guests present, Akram Halabi, President ...
This is Beirut, 24/02 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Schools in the mountains and in the Beqaa area will be closed on Tuesday because of the wave of cold, generating frost in the morning. The Ministry of Public Health also announced the closure of all nurseries in areas 500 meters above sea level and higher. Minister Rakan Nassereddine cited the ongoing frost wave caused by a low-pressure weather ...
Makram Haddad, 24/02 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Christopher Feghali Abdo Feghali Lebanon Podium Formula 4
Lebanon is gradually making its mark in motorsport thanks to a young prodigy: Christopher Feghali. At just 15, the young prodigy is stringing together top-level performances in Formula 4 and has just made his mark in the Winter Championship in Spain, where he battled against the greatest hopefuls of the discipline. An Intense Weekend on the ...