Lyne Sammouri

Journalist

Lyne Sammouri is a multimedia journalist, reporter, and presenter. Alongside hosting her segment, “The Media Glossary”, she has covered significant events, such as the Israel-Hamas war, the 2024 U.S. Elections, and on-field reporting of the 2024 Israeli attacks on Lebanon and war with Hezbollah. Additionally, she has reported on various press conferences, parliamentary sessions, and cabinet meetings. Lyne has previously covered several topics across europe through the Erasmus+ International News Reporting program and worked on several worth mentioning pieces during her internships at Agence-France Presse and Annahar.
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

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"]

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

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.

War Diary: Day 144

Lyne Sammouri 27/02 22:07 - Reading : less than a minute

Gaza

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 27th, 2024.

Protest Outside Beirut Municipality Over Unregistered Syrian Refugees

Lyne Sammouri 26/02 22:08 - Reading : less than a minute

Beirut Municipality

Amid growing tensions and concerns over the influx of unregistered Syrian refugees to Lebanon, a protest unfolded today outside the Beirut Municipality, with demonstrators demanding the implementation of laws addressing this pressing issue. The rally was triggered by a series of crime incidents involving unregistered Syrians and municipal police ...

War Diary: Day 142

Lyne Sammouri 25/02 23:06 - Reading : less than a minute

Gaza

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for February 25th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 139

Lyne Sammouri 22/02 20:42 - Reading : less than a minute

Gaza Hamas

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 22, 2024.

Hariri Supporters Conclude Rafic Hariri’s 19th Memorial

Lyne Sammouri 14/02 14:38 - Reading : less than a minute

Thousands gathered at Martyrs' Square to honor Rafic Hariri's 19th memorial. Their anticipation was palpable until Saad Hariri's arrival amidst torrential rain. He was greeted by pro-Hariri chants, marking a poignant tribute.

Tribute to Rafic Hariri: On-Site Update with our Reporter

Lyne Sammouri 14/02 11:28 - Reading : less than a minute

Every February 14th, Saad Hariri, son of Rafic Hariri, and several Lebanese personalities gather at Martyrs' Square to commemorate the assassination of the former Lebanese Prime Minister, Rafic Hariri on February 14, 2005.

Choueifat Building Collapse: Residents Voice Out Concerns

Lyne Sammouri 12/02 21:45 - Reading : less than a minute

The collapse of a residential building in Choueifat on Sunday, occurring just 10 minutes after evacuation, left residents in fear and without a clear future or plan of action in sight. While no casualties were reported, the incident underscores the pervasive risk of old buildings collapsing, demanding urgent preventive measures across Lebanon from ...

UNRWA Director in Lebanon Dorothee Klaus Meets Mikati

Lyne Sammouri 06/02 16:06 - Reading : less than a minute

Hamas

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and UNRWA Director in Lebanon Dorothee Klaus met at the Grand Serail to discuss the agency's financial strain amidst funding suspensions from multiple nations. The suspension of funding came after accusations by Israel that 12 staff members in Gaza were involved in the Hamas attacks on October 7.

War Diary: Day 116

Lyne Sammouri 30/01 20:57 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 30, 2024.

War Diary: Day 115

Lyne Sammouri 29/01 22:32 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 29, 2024.

100 Years of LAU: Innovating, Empowering, Ever-Giving

Lyne Sammouri 27/01 08:29 - Reading : less than a minute

LAU

Under the slogan of innovating, empowering and ever-giving, the Lebanese American University (LAU) celebrated a century of academic excellence. Rooted in its storied history since 1924 and reaching back to 1835, LAU embraced its centennial by strategically redefining its future, with a commitment to pioneering education, industry relevance and a ...

War Diary: Day 112

Lyne Sammouri 26/01 22:03 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 26, 2024.

War Diary: Day 109

Lyne Sammouri 23/01 22:52 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 23, 2024.

August 4: Families Appeal Against Judge Sleiman's Decision

Lyne Sammouri 23/01 16:51 - Reading : less than a minute

The families of the victims of the August 4 explosion demonstrated outside the Palace of Justice, demanding that the truth be told, despite the many legal complications. The families blocked the entrance to the building from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., opposing any judicial session. At the same time, The Defence Office for the Families of the Victims ...

President of ALISEP Unveils the Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Lebanon

Lyne Sammouri 20/01 10:22 - Reading : less than a minute

President of ALISEP Unveils the Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Lebanon In an interview with the president of ALISEP Jane Khairallah Koussa, This Is Beirut delved into the pressing issue of the challenges faced by multiple sclerosis patients in Lebanon. [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/lebanon/218623"]

The Media Glossary: WCNSF

Lyne Sammouri 17/01 12:06 - Reading : less than a minute

The Media Glossary

An acronym born out of the horrifying situation of children in Gaza. What is WCNSF? What does it stand for? What is the reason behind the birth of this acronym?

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