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Diplomatic Flurry in Beirut Amid Rising Israeli Strikes

Rayan Chami, 27/10 18:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon is witnessing a surge of high-level diplomatic visits as Israeli attacks intensify in the South and Bekaa, raising questions about whether this diplomatic activity seeks to calm tensions or apply greater pressure on Hezbollah’s disarmament. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and U.S. Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus arrived in ...

Hezbollah’s Excuses Are No Longer Credible

Kaline Antoun, 27/10 17:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Two months after the Lebanese government reaffirmed its exclusive authority over weapons, Hezbollah remains unwavering in its refusal to disarm. Since its inception, the pro-Iranian militia has justified its arsenal as a means of “resistance” and “defending Lebanon,” portraying its weapons as both a shield against Israel and a tool of ...

Marathon: Tony Hanna Breaks The Lebanese Record In Amsterdam

Makram Haddad, 27/10 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A few days ago, in the heart of the 50th anniversary of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon — an event labeled “Platinum” by World Athletics — the Dutch capital once again became a clock factory. In a massive pack and at a blistering pace, Hanna ran his race, clean and consistent, to cross the line after a perfectly managed effort. Lebanese record ...

Young Lebanese Man Fatally Shot at Palestinian Checkpoint in Shatila Camp

This is Beirut, 27/10 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Elio Ernesto Abu Hanna, a young chemistry graduate, died on Sunday from injuries sustained after being shot by Palestinian gunmen at a checkpoint at the entrance of the Shatila refugee camp in Beirut, an area where armed factions continue to operate outside the control of the Lebanese state. According to relatives and friends, Abu Hanna was ...

Asian Games: A Historic Medal for Lebanon — Hala Mekdashi Leads the Way

Makram Haddad, 27/10 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese flag proudly found its place on the Manama podium. After four days of intense fights, Hala Mekdashi delivered an exceptional performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games. Narrowly defeated in the final by Palestinian Vivian Alis (30–27), the young Lebanese champion has placed Lebanon on the medals table for the first time since ...

The Demise of Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

Charles Chartouni, 27/10 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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What’s dumbfounding is the equivocation of Hamas and Hezbollah toward the projected normalization initiated by President Trump. Nothing is new, since their obstructionism stems from ideological and strategic considerations. Whatever mediations are attempted by the U.S. and its associates, the state of mind within both formations is not inclined ...

Joint Visit by Katz and Ortagus to the Lebanese Border

This is Beirut, 26/10 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz conducted a visit along the Lebanese border on Sunday, accompanied by U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced. According to Israeli media reports, Katz stated during the tour that Israel would continue to defend its northern regions against any threat. Morgan Ortagus is reportedly ...

Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon and Bekaa: four killed, one injured

This is Beirut, 26/10 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A series of Israeli air raids hit several areas in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa on Sunday. An Israeli airstrike targeted a car in Naqoura on Sunday morning, killing one person, according to the Ministry of Health. The Arabic-language spokesperson for the Israeli army, Avichay Adraee, said Sunday evening that the target was Abdel Mahmud ...

C’est Joseph: Art Without Limits

Lea Mehanna, 25/10 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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From international campaigns to award-winning films, Joseph Hanna shows how authenticity transforms stories into art. Discover how Tripoli became a runway, how Yeprem inspired him, and why he believes there are truly no limits.

Salam to the Pope: Lebanon’s Freedom Is 'a Right for All'

This is Beirut, 25/10 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam affirmed that “the unity, sovereignty, and freedom of Lebanon are a right for all its children,” following his meeting with Pope Leon XIV at the Vatican. In a message posted Saturday on platform X, Mr. Salam added that “peace in the region can only be built on justice, particularly on the right of the Palestinian ...

Kill the Woman

Amine Jules Iskandar, 25/10 12:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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At the root of society lies the family, and at the root of the family lies the woman. Society is built on this basic unit, the household, which provides security and solidarity, shapes values and transmits heritage. This nucleus of social cohesion, for all humanity, is precisely what liberal and globalist ideologies have been targeting. To turn ...

Lebanon’s Last Chance: Disarm Hezbollah or Risk Collapse

Amal Chmouny, 25/10 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s long‑simmering debate over Hezbollah’s disarmament has sharpened into a defining confrontation between state sovereignty and a foreign‑backed militia. In Washington, the issue is becoming the centerpiece of US regional policy. For President Trump’s administration, Hezbollah’s disarmament is not merely a security objective but ...

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