EditorialEnforcing Resolution 1701: Ending the Deception Game

Michel Touma 18/11 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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During one of the early phases of the Lebanese war, Bachir Gemayel made a quip to journalists that, while tinged with sarcasm, offered a fundamentally sharp insight into an aspect of public life in the country. “Lebanon (before the war) was not so much a land of coexistence, but rather one of mutual deceit among its people,” he stated, with a ...

AnalysisDilemmas of Security 

Charles Chartouni 18/11 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon is in a state of open warfare with no signs of abating. Dynamics are multipronged and resourced through coalescing conflicts. The prevalent stasis seems to thrive in the absence of working state institutions, the lack of national consensus, the abiding influence of the Iranian regime, and the ideological enthrallment that dominates the ...

Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut's Mar Elias Street

This is Beirut 17/11 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli airstrike struck the city of Beirut, specifically targeting the Mar Elias area, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Lebanon. According to Israeli army radio, the target of the attack in Beirut this evening was the operations chief of Hezbollah's southern front. Subsequent reports indicated that the ...

34 Killed and Dozens Missing by Israeli Airstrike in Gaza

This is Beirut 17/11 19:49 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Gaza's civil defense agency said 34 people were killed on Sunday, including children, and dozens were missing after an Israeli air strike hit a building in the Palestinian territory's north. Israel's army told AFP that it had conducted overnight strikes and hit "terrorist targets" in the area. After the strike early ...

ExplainerIn the Wake of War: How Conflict Is Shaping Consumer Choices in Lebanon

Liliane Mokbel 17/11 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Many Lebanese have begun purchasing fruits and vegetables individually, a practice rarely seen in a culture that traditionally favors buying by the kilo. Grocery baskets have shrunk in both quantity and variety. Testimonies from mothers gathered by This is Beirut reveal a shift toward prioritizing legumes, which are more affordable than meat, ...

Three Arrested After Flares Land Near Netanyahu’s Home

This is Beirut 17/11 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli police said on Sunday three suspects were arrested after two flares landed near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in the central town of Caesarea. "Three suspects were arrested overnight for their involvement in the incident" on Saturday evening, the police said in a statement, adding that the suspects would be interrogated ...

VideosWar Diary: Day 408

This is Beirut 17/11 16:25 - 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 November 17, 2024.

Pope Calls for Gaza 'Genocide' Investigation

This is Beirut 17/11 15:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pope Francis for the first time tackled claims of Israel's ongoing "genocide" of Palestinians in Gaza in a forthcoming book, urging further investigation into whether Israel's actions meet the definition. Titled "Hope Never Disappoints. Pilgrims Towards a Better World", the book includes his latest and most forthright ...

Israeli Airstrike Targets Ras al-Nabeh

This is Beirut 17/11 15:02 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli airstrike targeted Ras al-Nabeh, reportedly hitting the Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party's office. Preliminary reports suggest that the attack also targeted Mohammad Afif, Hezbollah's media relations chief. Additionally, Reuters, citing two security sources, reported that the strike killed Afif. The Ministry of Public Health's current ...

PortraitWho Was Mohammad Afif, Hezb’s Head of Media Relations?

Malo Pinatel 17/11 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The head of Hezbollah's media department, Mohammad Afif, was killed on Sunday in the offices of the Lebanese branch of the Syrian Baath Party, located in the Ras al-Nabeh district in the heart of Beirut. A prominent figure in Hezbollah, he was the son of Sheikh Afif Naboulsi, an important religious figure in the Lebanese Shiite community. Afif ...

300 Experts Urge UNESCO to Protect Lebanon's Heritage

This is Beirut 17/11 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a petition addressed to UNESCO, 300 cultural professionals, including archaeologists and academics, called on Sunday for the protection of Lebanon's heritage, particularly Baalbeck. Since September 23, Israel has been engaged in open warfare against Hezbollah, with strikes targeting the cities of Baalbeck (east) and Tyre (south), both of which ...

MP Abou el-Hosn: Larijani's Visit Was an Intervention, Not a Mediation

This is Beirut 17/11 11:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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MP Hadi Abou el-Hosn, member of the Democratic Gathering bloc, expressed sharp criticism of Iranian involvement in Lebanon, stating that Ali Larijani's recent visit was not as a mediator but as an interventionist. Speaking to LBCI, Abou el-Hosn said, “Enough interference in our affairs and exploiting the Lebanese people.” He emphasized that ...