Lebanon

Major Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Drone Facilities in Beirut’s Southern Suburb; Katz warns no calm without disarmament

This is Beirut 06/06 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On the eve of Eid al-Adha, the Israeli army launched a significant military escalation by conducting multiple airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. The bombardments targeted the districts of Hadath, Haret Hreik, and Bourj el-Barajneh, following Israeli orders to evacuate several buildings. Israel claims it targeted infrastructure used by ...

Israel Strikes Suspected Hezbollah Drone Production Facilities in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

This is Beirut 05/06 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli army carried out at least three airstrikes on suspected Hezbollah drone production facilities in the heart of the densely-populated southern suburbs of Beirut on Thursday evening. There was no immediate reports of possible casualties and the extent of the damage inflicted by the strikes. An hour earlier the residents of ...

After 100 Days in Office, Salam Pledges Reform, Security and Economic Recovery

This is Beirut 05/06 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Reforms IMF Banking Reconstruction Governance

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam marked the first 100 days of his government by presenting a bold reform agenda and outlining the progress made so far. Speaking on the eve of Eid al-Adha, Salam acknowledged the scale of Lebanon’s challenges but said the country has started taking real steps toward recovery. On the security front, Salam noted that ...

Behind the ScenesLebanese Diplomacy at a Standstill Since 2019: Is a Breakthrough Near?

Natasha Metni Torbey 05/06 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For several years, Lebanese embassies worldwide have operated under interim leadership, exposing the deep institutional paralysis gripping the country. Often led by chargés d’affaires or temporary diplomats, many key posts remain vacant — a symptom of Lebanon’s chronic political dysfunction fueled by sectarian power-sharing and ongoing ...

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Berri Slams Electoral Law as "Distorted"

This is Beirut 05/06 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Electoral Law Nabih Berri Parliament

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday launched a scathing critique of Lebanon’s current electoral law, calling it a “distorted” system that has “devastated the country,” and rejected any possibility of maintaining it in future elections. In comments published by Al-Jamhouria newspaper, Berri said his Development and Liberation bloc ...

VideosPanorama: LAU Students Navigate Darkness Through Style

Chelsea Al Arif 05/06 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute

LAU Elie Saab Fashion Show

Against the backdrop of a setting sun and the open sea, LAU students turned emotion into creation. In collaboration with Elie Saab, the Panorama fashion show unveiled a generation that, despite the storms, chooses to create. Always.

Lebanon Elected to UN Economic and Social Council for 2026–2028 Term

This is Beirut 05/06 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026–2028 term, following a vote held Thursday at UN headquarters in New York. The announcement comes on the heels of Lebanon’s recent appointment as one of the Vice Presidents of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, which is currently presided ...

South Lebanon: Israeli Spying Device Dismantled

This is Beirut 05/06 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army announced in a statement on Thursday that a specialized military unit dismantled an Israeli espionage device found in the outskirts of the southern town of Yaroun, in the district of Bint Jbeil.. The device was equipped with a camera and discovered during engineering survey operations in the region. “The unit acted swiftly ...

The Mirage of Change: Lebanon's 'Change MPs' Exposed

Marc Saikali 05/06 08:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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They promised to change everything. They changed nothing—and worse still, they turned hope into bitterness and trust into betrayal. When Lebanon’s so-called “Change MPs” entered Parliament in 2022, they rode a wave of popular revolt against a corrupt, decaying system. For once, the Lebanese people believed. They were wrong. The illusion ...

UN Appoints Italian General Diodato Abagnara as New UNIFIL Commander

This is Beirut 04/06 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as the new Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the UN announced on Wednesday. Major General Abagnara succeeds Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of Spain, who led the mission ...

VideosAugust 4 Explosion Victims' Families Mark Another Month Without Justice

Rayan Chami 04/06 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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Nearly five years after the Beirut port explosion, families of the victims gathered on Wednesday at the Statue of the Emigrant, demanding justice and clarity as the investigation resumes. But after four years and ten months, accountability remains elusive.

Soaring Sheep Prices Mark Eid al-Adha Preparations Across Arab World

This is Beirut 04/06 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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As Eid al-Adha nears, the traditional livestock markets across the Arab world are bustling. But this year, as in previous ones, it’s the steep cost of sheep that’s drawing the most attention. A regional survey by Al Jazeera Economy highlights stark price variations that mirror broader economic disparities. In crisis-hit Lebanon, families can ...