This Is Beirut 09/07 16:49 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Abu al-Fadl Qarnabash, the former key bodyguard of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, was killed on Tuesday afternoon in an Israeli airstrike that targeted his car on the Damascus-Beirut Road near the Ya'four-Saboura checkpoint, according to information obtained by This is Beirut. Qarnabash had a role within the pro-Iranian ...
09/07 15:04 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea criticized those “claiming that 86 MPs are ready to participate” in an official dialogue table chaired by Speaker Nabih Berri. “If it were true,” he questioned, “why don't they follow through by sitting as long as they want around a table chaired by Speaker Berri?” In a statement, Geagea emphasized, ...
09/07 13:49 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Thursday, the opposition MPs presented their vision for a roadmap based on two practical proposals as an urgent solution to end the disruption and save the country from its constitutional crisis. During a press conference in Parliament, they assured that this initiative stems from a position of responsibility and the constitutional duty of ...
09/07 12:14 - Reading : less than a minute
The cross-border exchange between Hezbollah and Israel is still ongoing on Tuesday. At dawn, more than 15 artillery shells fell on the outskirts of Aishiya and Kfar Remen. The Israeli artillery also targeted Al Mahmoudiyeh in the Jezzine area in the early hours of the morning. Civil defense teams from the Islamic Health Authority, the Fire ...
09/07 11:26 - Reading : less than a minute
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with Head of Mission and Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Aroldo Lázaro at the Grand Serail on Tuesday morning. The discussions tackled the situation along the Blue Line, the cooperation between the Lebanese army and the international forces as well as the implementation ...
Lyne Sammouri 09/07 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
The car rental industry in Lebanon is navigating a downturn this summer, influenced by escalating security tensions in the southern regions. Despite the allure of Lebanon's touristic season, concerns over safety have tempered the usual influx of car rentals.
Johnny Kortbawi 09/07 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The public bidding that took place between MTV and LBC for the rights to broadcast basketball games for the next four years has set a precedent for broadcast rights in Lebanon. This comes after years of secret bidding or brokerage that occurred under some mandates. The federation decided that the bidding would be public and mediatized to ensure ...
This Is Beirut 08/07 21:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
An official signing ceremony for the PARAMED project (Project for Supporting Healthcare Personnel Skills in the Public Sector in Lebanon) took place at the Ministry of Public Health on Monday. The ceremony was chaired by Health Minister Firass Abiad and attended by a delegation from the French Ministry of Health. The PARAMED project aims to ...
This Is Beirut 08/07 20:36 - Reading : less than a minute
Iran’s new President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has reaffirmed his country's support for Hezbollah in a message to Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, stating that this support reflects Iran’s foundational policies. “Support for the resistance is integral to Iran’s core policies, guided by the legacy of the late Imam and directives from the ...
This Is Beirut 08/07 19:24 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Tension escalated on Monday morning in the Palestinian camp of Nahr al-Bared as the Lebanese Army and intelligence units conducted a raid to apprehend individuals wanted for drug trafficking. According to reports, suspects opened fire, prompting a response from the Army. Entrances and exits to the camp were sealed off to prevent movement in and ...
This Is Beirut 08/07 16:57 - Reading : less than a minute
During his meeting with caretaker Prime Minister Nagib Mikati at the Elysée Palace, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his dissatisfaction with the disproportionate role US envoy Amos Hochstein is playing in Lebanon. According to French officials, the American envoy’s mission was limited to the demarcation of land borders and the ...
08/07 13:49 - Reading : less than a minute
Bucket, glass or water pistol... anything is good for throwing water on your neighbor during Vartavar. This Armenian festival, which uses water to purify body and soul, took place in Batroun, Lebanon, for the first time in its history.