Charles Chartouni 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
When I was questioned by State Security (SS), I couldn’t help but recall the methods of Nazi Germany’s political police, particularly Heinrich Himmler’s infamous Gestapo. Yet, unlike the Nazi regime’s political police, the one manipulated by Shiite fascism is a bunch of hired killers and mafiosos, exploiting honorable soldiers—men who ...
This is Beirut 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army Lebanon
As Lebanon commemorates its eighty-first Independence Day in the face of ongoing conflicts and external threats, the Lebanese military forces stand as a pillar of strength, defending the nation's sovereignty and protecting its citizens. Despite facing immense odds, the military remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding peace and stability ...
Tilda Abou Rizk 20/11 21:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
US envoy Amos Hochstein traveled to Tel Aviv late Wednesday afternoon to convey the outcomes of his Beirut discussions to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—on Thursday, according to Reuters—regarding the American proposal for a ceasefire agreement. Hochstein declined to elaborate on the progress of his talks with Parliament Speaker ...
Rayan Chami 20/11 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Hezbollah Israel Hamas
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 20, 2024.
Liliane Mokbel 20/11 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Even before rebuilding residential and commercial units, priority will be given to restoring infrastructure as soon as hostilities end. This step is crucial to reestablishing the normal functioning of the social and economic fabric within any community. In this context, the caretaker government led by Najib Mikati, with the support of the World ...
David Sahyoun 20/11 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Lebanon Traumatism Psychoanalysis War Testimony
Testimony "I live in a neighborhood not far from areas that are frequently bombarded. Every day, I am immersed in constant terror. The incessant shelling, the persistent drone hum in the sky, and the whistling of missiles create an exhausting state of hyper-vigilance, fraying our nerves. At the slightest noise, I jump violently, my heart ...
This is Beirut 20/11 17:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein Hezbollah Israel USA Lebanon Gideon Saar
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Wednesday that any ceasefire deal with Lebanon must ensure Israel has the "freedom to act" against Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. "In any agreement we will reach, we will need to keep the freedom to act if there will be violations," he told foreign ambassadors ahead of US envoy Amos Hochstein's ...
This is Beirut 20/11 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein Hezbollah Israel Naim Qassem ceasefire
Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem has sought to woe the Lebanese opposed to the war that his pro-Iranian party initiated “in support for Gaza” by promising to facilitate the long-delayed election of a president of the Republic and respect the terms of the Taif Agreement, which ended the 1975-1990 civil war in Lebanon. “We will ...
Lyne Sammouri 20/11 14:35 - Reading : less than a minute
War Middle East Amos Amos Hochstein Nabih berry Ceasefire
For the second consecutive day, US envoy Amos Hochstein met with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, as part of diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
This is Beirut 20/11 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein Hezbollah Israel UN Security Council Resolution 1701
Hassan Fadlallah, an MP from Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, said that “the indirect negotiations with Israel are based on a document that is very similar to that of 2006, even if the circumstances are different,” referring to the agreement that ended the 33-day conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006 under UNSC Resolution ...
This is Beirut 20/11 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
International Monetary Fund Lebanon GDP
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2023 GDP forecast for Lebanon, now estimating it at $24 billion, up from $16.2 billion in its June 2023 report. This upward revision reflects the adoption of a new methodology for calculating national accounts, leading to a 50% increase in the estimated GDP value. The update is part of the ...
Lyne Sammouri 20/11 11:25 - Reading : less than a minute
From the vicinity of the Roman Temple of Bacchus in Baalbeck to Saint George's Church in Dardghaya and the Souks of Nabatiyeh, these sites have become collateral damage in the crossfire of war. What is memoricide? Why is it significant today? How is it translated in the context of war?