Michel Issa: Negotiations Between Lebanon and Israel Are Necessary for Lasting Peace

This is Beirut 28/11 21:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa stressed that “negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are essential for lasting peace, and both sides are ready to engage in U.S.-mediated talks when the conditions are right.” In an interview with MTV, Issa stated that “the Lebanese Army has significantly expanded its deployment in the South and has already ...

Qassem: “We Have the Right to Respond”, Adraee: Lebanese State Must Continue Disarming Hezbollah

This is Beirut 28/11 20:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said Friday evening in a televised address that Israel’s assassination of Haytham Ali Tabatabai was “a blatant attack and a heinous crime.” He added, “We have the right to respond, and we will decide the appropriate time to do so.” Marking one year since the signing of the cease-fire, Qassem ...

VideosKing Charles III Cedar Trail Opens in Lebanon

Rayan Chami 28/11 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell and Minister of Environment Tamara El Zein inaugurated the King Charles III Cedar Trail in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve on Friday. The ceremony brought together the mayors and mokhtars of Ain Zahalta, Bmahray, and Mokhtara; the head of the reserve committee, Faisal Abu Ezzeddine; and the reserve ...

Saida Designated 2027 Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue

This is Beirut 28/11 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has congratulated the city of Saida for its designation, alongside Córdoba (Spain), as the “Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue for 2027.” “Saida, the gateway to the South and a regional capital connected to all of Lebanon, reaffirms its historic role in culture, dialogue, and diversity,” the ...

VideosBkerké, When Youth Awaits the Pope

Yara Germany 28/11 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Day and night, Bkerké pulses with the energy of young people. Hundreds are preparing for a historic encounter. On December 1, 12,000 of them will gather on the esplanade to welcome the Pope. Between faith, commitment, and hope, these young voices explain why this moment goes beyond an event and speaks to their future.

Lebanon Files UN Complaint Over Israeli Concrete Wall

This is Beirut 28/11 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Foreign Ministry filed a formal complaint through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York on Friday, protesting against Israel’s construction of two T-shaped concrete barrier walls inside internationally recognized Lebanese territory near the southern town of Yaroun. In a press release, the Foreign Ministry described ...

VideosNassib Ghobril: Lebanon’s Economic Crisis is Systemic.

Élie-Joe Kamel 28/11 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an interview with This Is Beirut, Byblos Bank’s chief economist, Nassib Ghobril, emphasized that Lebanon’s economic crisis is the result of political abuse of power, mismanagement, and a lack of governance in the public sector. Ghobril made these remarks on the sidelines of the Union of Arab Banks conference held on Tuesday at the Phoenicia ...

WindowLebanon and Cyprus Seal Landmark Maritime Boundary Agreement

Roudi Baroudi 28/11 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The official signing of the Maritime Boundary Agreement (MBA) between Lebanon and Cyprus is a major achievement, one that confers important advantages on both parties. This process was delayed for a very long time for no good reason, so President Joseph Aoun and the government deserve congratulations for having seized the initiative and for having ...

Lebanese Army Reports Progress Under Weapons Containment Plan

This is Beirut 28/11 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army (LAF) announced Friday that it has uncovered 177 tunnels since the launch of the “Homeland Shield” plan, an initiative aimed at ensuring the exclusive control of weapons by the state. The army also reported that it had closed 11 crossings along the Litani River and seized 566 rocket launchers. During a media tour in the ...

VideosAhead of the Pope’s Visit, Lebanon Mobilizes

This is Beirut 28/11 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Preparations are intensifying nationwide, reflecting the significance of the long-anticipated visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon. He will arrive in Lebanon on November 28 and will tour the country until December 2.  From new installations to renewed public spaces, the capital is reshaping itself ahead of the event. Teams are deployed across key ...

VideosThree Historic Days: Watch the Pope’s Visit to Lebanon Live

Serge Abi Ghanem 28/11 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Iran Reportedly Transfers Hundreds of Millions to Hezbollah via Dubai

This is Beirut 27/11 22:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran has reportedly transferred hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah over the past year via currency exchange offices and private companies in Dubai, raising concerns in the United States, according to a Wall Street Journal article published on Thursday. According to the report, disruptions through traditional smuggling routes in Syria ...