Southern Lebanon Seeks Support: Nawraj NGO and Mayors Call for Urgent Aid

Lyne Sammouri 21/05 19:56 - Reading : less than a minute

Nawraj NGO and the mayors of the border strip municipalities held a press conference at the Catholic Information Center, during which they launched an appeal for help and support to the people in the South.

Rising Tides of Tragedy: The Civil Defense and Lebanon's Coastal Incidents

Lyne Sammouri 18/05 11:09 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon's Civil Defense grapples with a surge in coastal drowning incidents as summer approaches. Tragic losses at beaches underscore the risks faced by swimmers in unpredictable environments.

War Diary: Day 224

Lyne Sammouri 17/05 21:48 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 17th, 2024.

The Media Glossary—Doomsday Vault

Lyne Sammouri 15/05 15:27 - Reading : less than a minute

Europe North Pole The Media Glossary

Much farther North, between Europe and the North Pole, lies a vault. It contains seeds from almost every country in the world. But why? What is this vault? Which country opened it? What is its purpose?

War Diary: Day: 216

Lyne Sammouri 09/05 21:37 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 9th, 2024.

The Media Glossary: Corridor

Lyne Sammouri 08/05 12:51 - Reading : less than a minute

corridor media glossary

It is more than a narrow passage or route. What is a corridor in the context of the Israel-Hamas war? What is it used for? What are three corridors that have dominated the media scene?

The Journey of the Holy Flame in Beirut

Lyne Sammouri 05/05 00:07 - Reading : less than a minute

All the way from Jerusalem, the Holy Flame reached Beirut on Saturday, the day preceeding the Orthodox Easter. It was received by Beirut’s Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elias Audi.

The Media Glossary: Observer Status (UN)

Lyne Sammouri 01/05 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Observer State The Media Glossary UN

The ability to participate in the United Nations' activities, apart from voting and proposing resolutions. What is Observer Status (in the context of the United Nations)? Which entities currently have an observer status? How can full membership be granted?

War Diary: Day 207

Lyne Sammouri 30/04 21:52 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 30, 2024.

Greek Orthodox Christians in Lebanon Celebrate Palm Sunday

Lyne Sammouri 28/04 18:56 - Reading : less than a minute

Greek Orthodox Christians in Lebanon celebrated Palm Sunday across Beirut, ushering in Holy Week and symbolizing the beginning of the final week of Lent leading up to Easter Sunday.

War Diary: Day 203

Lyne Sammouri 26/04 19:58 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 26th, 2024.

Geagea: The Issue of Syrian Displacement Poses an Existential Danger to Lebanon

Lyne Sammouri 19/04 16:33 - Reading : less than a minute

In a press conference held in Meerab, the leader of the Lebanese Forces addressed the issue of Syrian displacement in Lebanon.

War Diary: Day 194

Lyne Sammouri 17/04 20:22 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 17th, 2024.

The Media Glossary: GPS Jamming/Spoofing

Lyne Sammouri 17/04 12:21 - Reading : less than a minute

GPS Jamming media glossary

Whether your mobile map shows that you are in a different place or you simply just cannot track a certain location, GPS disruptions in the Middle East following the Israel-Hamas war are becoming more common. Why is that? Who is behind these disruptions? What is the goal?

Chronology of Escalation: Iran's Attack on Israel

Lyne Sammouri 14/04 12:07 - Reading : less than a minute

Iran Israel

Recapping the chronology of events, Iran launched over 200 drones and missiles towards Israel, prompting reactions from multiple countries in the region. Despite this, Israel intercepted "99%" of the launches, according to the Israeli army, with assistance from the UK, US and Jordan, before reopening the airspace on Sunday morning.

War Diary: Day 190

Lyne Sammouri 13/04 22:36 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 13th, 2024.

Mawlawi on the Sleiman Case: The Cost of the Syrian Presence is Enormous

Lyne Sammouri 09/04 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute

During a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon, caretaker Minister of Interior and Municipalities Bassam Mawlawi presented the security measures taken following the murder of Pascal Sleiman, the coordinator of the Lebanese Forces in Jbeil, who was found dead in Syria on Monday. As the main suspects were a gang of Syrians, the primary ...

Israel-Hamas War: Six Months Later

Lyne Sammouri 07/04 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Gaza

An in-depth look at the events and struggles during the ongoing war in Gaza.

War Diary: Day 181

Lyne Sammouri 04/04 21:21 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 4th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 180

Lyne Sammouri 03/04 22:13 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 3rd, 2024.

The Media Glossary: Femicide

Lyne Sammouri 03/04 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Femicide lebanon media glossary

Lebanon marked a shocking increase in the rate of killing of women in 2023. What is femicide? What are the motivations behind committing such an act? In which countries is it most prevalent?

War Diary: Day 177

Lyne Sammouri 31/03 20:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 31, 2024.

The Media Glossary: ISIS-K

Lyne Sammouri 27/03 16:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Attacks ISIS ISIS-K Moscow

The group claiming responsibility for the attacks on Moscow on March 22, 2024. What is ISIS-K? Where did the group originate from? How did the group emerge? [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/world/238995"]

The Media Glossary – War of Attrition: Simplified

Lyne Sammouri 20/03 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Attrition Glossary média

Less about strikes, more about enduring stamina. What is this kind of war? How does it happen? What is its main aim? Are there any winners or losers?

The Media Glossary: Protest Fashion

Lyne Sammouri 13/03 12:17 - Reading : less than a minute

fashion media glossary Oscars

It is as old as politics. The red pins worn by some artists at the Oscars gained momentum. What were they for? What is protest fashion?What are some examples that have taken place over the years?

Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations: Any Woman in Sight?

Lyne Sammouri 09/03 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute

diplomacy Israeli negotiations Palestinian

Only 4% of mediators and negotiators in international peace negotiations overall are women, according to UN Women. One noticeable feature is the lack of women in senior diplomatic and negotiation positions, particularly in the context of Israel and Palestine. From the Madrid Conference till this day, women remain absent from the senior diplomatic ...

ACUA Foundation Hosts Forum for Women's Professional Empowerment

Lyne Sammouri 08/03 20:35 - Reading : less than a minute

On International Women’s Day, the ACUA Foundation led its first annual forum aimed to equip women with essential skills and resources to thrive in their professional endeavors within Lebanon. Through strategic interventions and insightful panel discussions, the forum fostered a supportive environment where Lebanese women can flourish and lead in ...

War Diary: Day 152

Lyne Sammouri 06/03 22:24 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 6th, 2024.

The Media Glossary: Feminism

Lyne Sammouri 06/03 18:28 - Reading : less than a minute

feminism The Media Glossary

A context that has been controversial in the realm of gender equality. As International Women's Day approaches, what is feminism? Why does it focus mainly on women? How is it criticized? What does it look like today?

War Diary: Day 151

Lyne Sammouri 05/03 21:06 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 5th, 2024.