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)
Emmanuel Macron Jean-Yves Le Drian Joseph Aoun
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 ...