Tyre Post-War: Between Reconstruction and Compensation
Lyne Sammouri 20/12 10:08 - Reading : less than a minute
In Tyre, while some areas show signs of recovery from the war, others still grapple with the effects of destruction. On the third week of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, This Is Beirut documents the reality of life in this coastal city.
South Lebanon: Three Weeks After the Ceasefire
Lyne Sammouri 19/12 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Three weeks following the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, our reporter, Lyne Sammouri, documents what life looks like in certain southern areas.
Syria: From Euphoria to Growing Concern
Elie Ziadé 15/12 15:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Turkey HTS Bashar al-Assad Syria
The fall of Bashar al-Assad took everyone by surprise, almost no one saw it coming. Yet, it was met with joy. Scenes of celebration across Syria, as well as in countries hosting millions of Syrian nationals and refugees, along with the shared joy of other populations — notably in Lebanon — reflect the harsh rule that the Assad dynasty had ...
Archbishop Jacques Mourad: Rebuilding a New Syria
Elie Ziadé 13/12 22:45 - Reading : less than a minute
In an interview with This is Beirut, the Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Homs and former monk of Mar Moussa, Jacques Mourad, stressed the importance of Syrian unity. “Today is an opportunity to free ourselves from all the horrible theories we've lived with for fifty years; the idea of ghettos and minorities, or that Muslims will kill us and ...
Saydnaya: The Suffering of Families Who Still Have Hope
Elie Ziadé 13/12 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
The human slaughterhouse at Saydnaya, the Assad clan's prison 30 kilometers from Damascus, is still torturing Syrians, despite the fall of the regime last Sunday. Hundreds of families have no news of their loved ones, in some cases for more than a decade. In spite of everything, some try to search for clues to obtain proof of life... or death.
Exclusive: Shops Reopen in Damascus, Revival After the Fall of the Regime
Elie Ziadé 12/12 20:19 - Reading : less than a minute
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Commercial activity is picking up vigorously in the central markets of Damascus, where shops have reopened and are once again attracting customers. However, the recovery remains more hesitant in Christian neighborhoods like Bab Touma. Political uncertainty and a fragile economic situation are holding back merchants, who are still reluctant to ...
Father Siraj Dib from Damascus: 'As Long as We Have Faith, We Have Hope!'
Elie Ziadé 11/12 22:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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However, in Bab Touma, a district with a strong Christian majority in the eastern part of Old Damascus, a sense of apprehension and waiting prevails in the almost deserted streets. Most shops and churches remain closed, awaiting a stabilization of the political and military situation. This is Beirut spoke to the residents of this neighborhood, ...
The Story of a Christian Community in Damascus, After Assad...
Elie Ziadé 11/12 22:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Father Siraj Dib, a Maronite priest of the Archdiocese of Damascus, shares a powerful testimony about the situation of Christians in the Syrian capital after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on the liberation of Syria, the hopes and fears of the residents of Bab Touma and the uncertainty surrounding ...
The Fall of Assad: Another Major Setback for Hezbollah and Its Allies
Elie Ziadé 08/12 15:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Damascus Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah Israel Middle East Tehran
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime delivers a major blow to the Iranian axis in the region, with Hezbollah bearing the brunt of the impact. Assad's departure signals the disintegration of the once-aspired "Shia Crescent," which aimed to connect Tehran to Beirut via Baghdad and Damascus. As a new Middle East takes shape ...
War Diary: Day 358
Elie Ziadé 29/09 00:12 - 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 September 28, 2024.
Parolin to TIB: Lebanon Should Remain a Message
Elie Ziadé 25/06 13:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin told This is Beirut that "Lebanon should remain a message" during his tour at the Order of Malta Center in Chabrouh. Parolin stressed that given the present situation and circumstances, Lebanon is put at risk. "We need to do our best to contribute to a solution to the present crisis and appeal ...
Funeral of Sleiman: LF Supporters Are Beginning to Gather
Elie Ziadé 12/04 10:14 - Reading : less than a minute
Supporters of the Lebanese Forces are beginning to gather in several regions of Lebanon.Thousands of people are expected at the funeral of Pascal Sleiman, the coordinator of the Lebanese Forces in Jbeil, who was killed last Sunday. [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/lebanon/244279"]
Joseph Aoun's Mandate: Everyone Agrees to Extension Except Bassil
Elie Ziadé 2023-12-01 19:02 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Since October 8, Lebanon, a struggling country, has been at war. Only the army remains steadfast, facing challenges despite the intrigue surrounding the fate of its command. The Special Envoy of French President Emmanuel Macron to Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, has just concluded his fourth visit to Beirut since June. He delivered three messages ...