War Diary: Day 369
This is Beirut, 2024-10-09 21:54 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 9, 2024.
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Figures Outlining Impact of War on Economy
2024-10-09 19:51 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Nabil Fahed, president of the Supermarket Owners’ Union, revealed that the non-essential commercial sector, meaning non-food-related businesses, is operating at only 5% of its pre-war capacity, experiencing a 95% drop. Additionally, it is facing various challenges, according to him. The closure of the Masnaa border crossing, which connects to ...
France to Host International Conference in Support of Lebanon
This is Beirut, 2024-10-09 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
France announced that it will host an international conference to support Lebanon's population and sovereignty on October 24 in Paris. Organized at the initiative of the French President and following Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot's recent visit to the Middle East, the conference aims to mobilize global support for Lebanon during its ongoing ...
Airline Tickets: Wartime Premiums
Liliane Mokbel, 2024-10-09 14:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanese authorities are resolute in their commitment to maintaining the “intact” reputation of BRHIA, ensuring stringent security measures, order and adherence to the law. Furthermore, caretaker Minister of Interior and Municipalities Bassam Mawlawi and caretaker Minister of Transport and Public Works Ali Hamiye emphasized on Monday that ...
This, Too, Is a Crime!
Nisrine Merheb, 2024-10-09 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
There is no room for excuses, in a situation overshadowed by the pervasive presence of death, fear and displacement all around us. We have simply transformed into a “ball of anxiety,” living under the shadow of dread, whether we find ourselves under bombardment or still navigating a tenuous calm, until further notice. Perhaps some of us are ...
Free Internet: Will the Ministry of Education Deliver on Its Promise?
This is Beirut, 2024-10-09 11:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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As the new academic year approaches amid ongoing conflict, the Lebanese Ministries of Education and Telecommunications aim to provide free internet access for students and teachers. But is this plan achievable?
Stories and Highlights from the Lebanese Film Festival of France
Fabienne Touma, 2024-10-09 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The 4th edition of the Lebanese Film Festival of France (FFLF) will open on October 13 at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, showcasing the diversity and relevance of themes explored in Lebanese cinema, particularly regarding the portrayal of war and its aftermath. Festival Highlights Through a mix of documentaries and fictional works, the ...
Egypt, Jordan Voice Support for Lebanon in Face of Israeli 'Aggression'
This is Beirut, 2024-10-08 22:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Jordan, two Arab countries that have made peace with Israel, expressed solidarity with Lebanon on Tuesday in the face of Israel's widening offensive. Addressing a joint news conference in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi called for an end to "Israeli ...
Netanyahu Warns: Lebanon Faces Destruction 'Like Gaza'
This is Beirut, 2024-10-08 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday warned the people of Lebanon they could face "destruction and suffering" like the Palestinians in war-battered Gaza if they don't "free" the country from Hezbollah. Netanyahu confirmed the death of the anticipated new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine, who was targeted in an Israeli airstrike ...
Ministry of Energy Announces that Water Infrastructure Has Been Targeted
This is Beirut, 2024-10-08 19:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Ministry of Energy announced on Tuesday that Israeli air raids "targeted vital water infrastructure." The main watercourse of the Litani River, which supplies the Qasimiya irrigation project in the Arzi region, was directly hit. In a statement, the Ministry noted that this strategic project draws over 260,000 cubic meters of water per day to ...
UN Warns Lebanon Could Face Same 'Spiral of Doom' as Gaza
This is Beirut, 2024-10-08 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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UN humanitarian officials called on Tuesday for urgent action to stop the escalating conflict in Lebanon from spiraling into a similar scene of devastation as seen in Gaza. "We need to do everything we can to stop that from happening," said Matthew Hollingworth, Lebanon country director for the United Nations' World Food Programme. Speaking from ...
Economic Consequences of the Hezbollah-Israel Conflict
2024-10-08 16:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
This conflict will inflict particularly harsh consequences on the Lebanese economy in both the short and medium term. Already struggling with a dire economic crisis, Lebanon may experience further deterioration, characterized by rising inflation and increasing unemployment. The heightened tensions have also created a climate of uncertainty that ...