Lebanon

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. The U.S. media outlet also reports that traditional smuggling routes through Syria ...

Disarmament: Government Says It Is Monitoring the Army’s Plan

This is Beirut 27/11 19:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Information Minister Paul Morcos said on Monday, following the Cabinet meeting, that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam “is monitoring the implementation of the army’s plan on the issue of weapons through monthly reports.” The Prime Minister emphasized the distinction between apparent delays and a deliberate intention to slow down ...

VideosFadi Khalaf: Lebanon Is on the Path to Economic Restructuring

This is Beirut 27/11 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, Fadi Khalaf, stated that the country is beginning to return to the path of economic recovery, considering the return of the Union of Arab Banks to Lebanon as a promising sign of hope. However, he warned that the Lebanese State’s failure to comply with the conditions set by Arab ...

One Year After Ceasefire, Israeli Raids Intensify

This is Beirut 27/11 14:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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One year after the November 27 ceasefire, the Israeli air force on Thursday launched new strikes in southern Lebanon on the Nabaa al-Taseh, al-Jarmaq, and al-Mahmoudiyeh villages. Two air raids were also reported over Iqlim al-Tuffah area. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority described the operations as “the first major strike” since the ...

Ceasefire Anniversary: Hezbollah Rebuilds, Israeli Strikes Persist

This is Beirut 27/11 12:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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One year after the 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, southern Lebanon remains tense as the militia steadily rebuilds its military and civilian infrastructure, triggering daily Israeli airstrikes despite the truce. Hezbollah’s Ideology Drives Reconstruction An analysis of 669 Israeli airstrikes since November 27, 2024, by the ...

Egyptian Initiative Stalls: Token Disarmament and Sharm El-Sheikh Talks

Bassam Abou Zeid 26/11 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty is once again visiting Beirut to push forward the Egyptian initiative aimed at resolving the crisis between Lebanon and Israel. He cautions that the failure of this or any alternative proposal could push Lebanon toward further escalation and a potential military confrontation with Israel. According to ...

VideosLebanon and Cyprus Sign Maritime Border Deal

This is Beirut 26/11 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon and Cyprus formally signed a maritime border demarcation agreement on Wednesday, marking a major step in bilateral relations and paving the way for expanded energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signed the agreement at Lebanon's presidential ...

TestimoniesAs Pope Leo XIV’s Visit Nears, Hope Runs Deep in Beirut

Marilyne Jallad 26/11 14:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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In Beirut, residents are awaiting Pope Leo XIV’s visit, scheduled from November 30 to December 2, with a mix of hope and caution, anticipating a unique moment for a capital suspended in uncertainty. Across Beirut, in cafés, malls, offices, and homes, the pontiff's expected arrival is sparking a wide range of feelings. Between hope, devotion, ...

Egypt's Foreign Minister Presents De-Escalation Proposal to Lebanon

This is Beirut 26/11 14:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s “full support” for Lebanon’s efforts to assert exclusive state control over weapons during an official visit to Beirut on Wednesday. After talks with President Joseph Aoun, Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s backing for the president’s latest Independence ...

Israel Defense Minister Vows 'No Calm' in Lebanon Without Security for Israel

This is Beirut 26/11 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday warned there would be "no calm" in Lebanon if Israel's security was not guaranteed, as Israeli forces intensify operations despite a year-old ceasefire with Hezbollah. "We will not allow any threats against the inhabitants of the north, and maximum enforcement will continue and even ...

VideosThe Appeal of Saint Charbel’s Tomb to Pilgrims Worldwide

This is Beirut 26/11 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Countless pilgrims travel to Lebanon’s Annaya every year to visit Saint Charbel’s tomb, a symbol of faith and healing for visitors of different religions and backgrounds.

HighlightIsraeli Army Fortifying Positions in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 26/11 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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One year after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the Israeli army still maintains five positions in south Lebanon, with fortifications and widened access routes. The November 27, 2024, truce, which sought to end more than a year of hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group, required Israel to fully withdraw troops from ...