Is Ersal Paving the Way for the Return of the Syrian Migrants?
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-05-25 12:25 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut takes you to the camps of Ersal, a village north-east of Baalbeck-Hermel, where voluntary return convoys, comprising 330 Syrian migrants according to the municipality, were organized last Tuesday. These migrants had registered with General Security centers to facilitate their return home.
Syrian Migrants: Lebanese Forces to Present Law Proposal to Parliament
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-05-07 22:23 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The President of the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and Justice, Georges Adwan, announced that a draft law on organizing the presence of Syrians in Lebanon and the modalities of their repatriation will be presented to Parliament. During a press conference he held on Tuesday at Place de l'Étoile, Adwan called for "sending back ...
Redevelopment of Public Gardens in Ashrafieh, a Breath of Fresh Air
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-05-05 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Several public gardens in Ashrafieh have been redeveloped since the 2019 crisis. These are initiatives undertaken by residents, in collaboration with the municipality of Beirut and many associations, with the aim of breathing new life into the green spaces that are sorely lacking in the capital.
Skaff to TIB: 1701 Needs to Be Implemented
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-04-27 15:33 - Reading : less than a minute
MP Ghassan Skaff told This Is Beirut that UNSC 1701 needs to be implemented in its current form and estimated that the international community will be able to stop a full-blown war through diplomatic measures.
Bou Assi to TIB: 1701 Needs to Be Applied for Lebanon's Sake
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-04-27 15:27 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese Forces MP Pierre Bou Assi said to This Is Beirut that Resolution 1701 needs to be implemented, not only because it is a UN Security Council Resolution that needs to be applied in conformity with international accords and conventions, but also for the sake of the Lebanese, to preserve their security and safety.
Is Return Impossible for Displaced Persons in Southern Lebanon?
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-04-26 16:44 - Reading : less than a minute
For the past seven months, the displaced people of southern Lebanon have been impatient to return to their homeland, where war continues to rage between Hezb and Israel. Not only do they fear for their future, but they also have to contend with the high cost of rent, among other things. Many of the displaced have to draw on their reserves to ...
In Beit Mery, Chronicle of a Municipality
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-04-24 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
A few days before the plenary session devoted to extending the terms of office of municipal councils and mukhtars, This is Beyrouth takes you to the exemplary municipality of Beit Mery. Organization, meticulousness, perseverance and dedication to public service have long characterized its members.
Lebanese Civil War: 49th Anniversary Commemorative March
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-04-15 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute
On the 49th anniversary of the Lebanese civil war, the NGO "Fighters for Peace" organized a march on Monday bringing together fighters who took part in the conflict. Made up of several stops, the march began at the National Museum and ended at Beit Beirut in the emblematic Sodeco district, which still bears the scars of the war that lasted from ...
Gaza and Southern Lebanon: A Dual-Front Warfare?
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-03-29 14:32 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
“The US is currently exerting pressure to deter Israel from invading Rafah, but this is leading to an escalation on the Lebanese front,” asserted retired General Khaled Hamadeh. Lebanese citizens are holding their breath, closely scrutinizing every development in South Lebanon, where the war raging between Israel and Hezbollah could take a ...
Lebanon of Tomorrow Spring Market Kicks Off Again
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-03-21 23:29 - Reading : less than a minute
For the second year running, the NGO Lebanon of Tomorrow is organizing a spring market in Sassine Square in Achrafieh, which will run until Sunday.
Ode to Lebanese Mothers
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-03-21 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
On the occasion of Mother's Day, some Lebanese paid tribute to the Lebanese mother and to their own mothers in particular.
March 14... 19 Years Already
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-03-14 08:07 - Reading : less than a minute
March 14, 2005: the Cedar Revolution is underway. More than a million Lebanese took to Martyrs' Square, demanding the departure of Syrian troops that had been present on Lebanese soil for almost 30 years, and justice for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. A look back at the main stages of this journey.
Ramadan: Rising Prices Impact Iftar Preparations
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-03-12 09:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Many Muslims flocked to the stores on Monday to buy supplies for iftar on the first day of Ramadan. However, they encountered a significant increase in prices compared to last year.
August 4: Inauguration of the Roof Structure at the Zahrat El-lhsan School
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-03-05 18:40 - Reading : less than a minute
A high-level delegation visited the Zahrat El-lhsan School on Tuesday to inaugurate the completion of the reconstruction of its traditional roof structure, which was ravaged by the explosion on August 4. The project was made possible thanks to a collaboration between the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut and the Oeuvre d'Orient, ALIPH and ...
Khalil Helou: Mutual Political Will Key to Stability in South Lebanon
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-02-29 22:19 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
International diplomatic negotiations are intensifying with a view to a new truce between Hamas and Israel. Two weeks before the start of Ramadan, the progress of these talks and the conditions of a possible truce remain unclear following a meeting in Paris between Americans, Qataris, Egyptians and Israelis, and in light of recent indirect ...
Sunday Snow Break: A Welcome Winter Respite
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-02-12 13:52 - Reading : less than a minute
Skiing, sledding and soaking up the sun — these were among the activities enjoyed this past Sunday at the Mzaar Ski Resort in Kfardebian, attracting visitors from all corners of the country.
August 4: Sit-In by Victims' Families in Front of the Courthouse
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-02-08 18:58 - Reading : less than a minute
Families of the victims of the August 4 double explosion held a sit-in in front of the Beirut Justice Palace on Thursday, condemning the maneuvers being used by the political class to block the investigation, the latest being Judge Sabouh Sleiman's revocation of the arrest warrant in absentia against Youssef Fenianos, a former minister accused ...
Let's Join Chris in His Relentless Fight Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-02-07 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Every dollar donated will help save Chris' life. You can make a donation of LBP 200,000 by simply sending an SMS to 1106 C, or through the QR Code displayed on the screen at the end of the video.
At AUB, a Spellbinding Show Organized by the Zaki Nassif Program for Music
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-02-02 15:47 - Reading : less than a minute
A performance organized by the Zaki Nassif Program for Music, featuring soprano Louise el-Khoury and contralto Natasha Nassar, accompanied on the piano by Olga Bolun, mesmerized audiences on Thursday evening at AUB's Assembly Hall.
1701: A Resolution That Has Never Been Implemented
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-01-11 12:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As the US envoy Amos Hochstein is set to arrive in Lebanon, the issue of implementing UN Resolution 1701 comes to the forefront. The key question is to understand the conditions of the resolution’s implementation, concurrently with addressing the terrestrial demarcation of the borders between Lebanon and Israel. Notably, both parties had ...
Costa Brava: A Looming Waste Crisis?
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-01-07 13:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A potential new waste crisis could break out, as municipalities in the southern suburbs of Beirut are threatening to forbid – starting Sunday, January 7 – the dumping of waste from the Chouf, Aley and Baabda regions into the Costa Brava landfill. Located in Choueifat, the landfill is at risk of imminent saturation, compounded by the daily ...
Centenary Commemoration: Kahlil Gibran's 'The Prophet' Publication Milestone
Élie-Joe Kamel 2023-12-13 12:56 - Reading : less than a minute
The Gibran National Committee organized a ceremony at AUB on Tuesday to launch a special limited edition of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet, translated by Lebanese-Syrian poet Yusuf Al-Khal. The event commemorates the centenary of the publication of this timeless masterpiece.
Displaced Face Housing Luxury Amid Falling Real Estate Market
Élie-Joe Kamel 2023-12-09 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Securing housing becomes a luxury for the displaced... Nonetheless, the real estate market is experiencing a decline. This Is Beirut met with three families who fled the border regions of south Lebanon in the aftermath of the Al-Aqsa Flood operation initiated on October 7, seeking refuge in more secure areas. These families decry a substantial ...