Lebanon

EditorialHezbollah’s Overused Triptych: Paranoia, Reality, and Danger

Marc Saikali 29/05 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Six months after the ceasefire took effect, residents of southern Lebanon are still left wondering who will rebuild their homes. Meanwhile, Hezbollah’s secretary-general clings to the old ideological lifeline—“People, Army, Resistance”—like a castaway clutching his last buoy. Once a rallying cry, the slogan now rings hollow—a mantra ...

Israeli Incursion Near Blida

This is Beirut 28/05 23:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli unit, backed by two Merkava tanks and a bulldozer, carried out an incursion Wednesday night east of the village of Blida, in South Lebanon, in an area known as Bir Chaib. The Israeli force advanced approximately 200 meters into Lebanese territory, not far from a Lebanese Army outpost, which was placed on high alert. An additional ...

Alfa and Touch: Weak Signal, Weaker Employee Rights

Christiane Tager 28/05 21:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Telecommunications

For years, employees of Lebanon’s two mobile operators, Alfa and Touch, have been fighting—unsuccessfully—to claim what they’re rightfully owed: bonuses, a 13th-month salary, collective contracts, and a worthy pension. Their determination hasn’t waned. And today, they’re making themselves heard —once again. Marc Aoun, head of the ...

Israel Vows to Intensify Pressure on Hezbollah

This is Beirut 28/05 20:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israeli Chief of Staff General Eyal Zamir announced on Wednesday that the Israeli military will press ahead with efforts to neutralize Hezbollah threats, citing national security imperatives and the need to protect northern Israeli communities. Speaking during a situational assessment at the Israeli army’s Northern Command headquarters near the ...

Rasamny-UAE Delegation Explore Infrastructure Cooperation

This is Beirut 28/05 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a demonstration of growing bilateral ties and shared development goals, the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rasamny, conducted a site visit Wednesday to Beirut International Airport (BIA) and the Port of Beirut, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Emirati delegation included senior ...

Lebanon Inaugurates EU-Funded Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

This is Beirut 28/05 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In a significant step toward juvenile justice reform, Lebanese officials and international partners inaugurated a new rehabilitation center for juvenile offenders in Warwar on Wednesday. The facility, funded by the European Union (EU), promises to provide a humane, rehabilitative alternative to traditional detention for youth in conflict with the ...

Clash Erupts Between UNIFIL and Yater Residents

This is Beirut 28/05 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Tensions rose sharply on Wednesday in the southern town of Yater following a confrontation between UNIFIL peacekeepers and local residents, prompting the intervention of the Lebanese Army and raising concerns over the fragile security dynamics near the Israeli border. According to Al Jadeed, the incident began when UNIFIL troops attempted to ...

Deadly Crash Leaves Teacher Dead, Students Injured

This is Beirut 28/05 10:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Car Accident Sarbin Haris Kafra

A tragic road accident near the Sarbin junction in the Bint Jbeil district claimed the life of a school teacher on Wednesday morning. The collision involved a school bus and two vehicles, leaving five to six students injured, according to varying reports. All the injured were transported to Tibnine Governmental Hospital for treatment.

Lebanon and UAE Explore Port and Airport Development During High-Level Visit

This is Beirut 28/05 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny toured Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and the Port of Beirut on Wednesday, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates. The tour included briefings on the state of the airport and port facilities and discussions on potential areas of technical ...

Lebanon Activates Civil Aviation Authority 22 Years After Law Passed

This is Beirut 27/05 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Aviation Rasamny Recruitement Government Reform

More than two decades after the legal framework was put in place, Lebanon is finally taking steps to activate its General Directorate of Civil Aviation. Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny has officially reopened the candidacy process for key leadership positions within the authority, 22 years after the passage of Law No. 481, which ...

UAE Delegation in Beirut to Boost Economic and Strategic Cooperation

This is Beirut 27/05 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Economic cooperation between Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) advanced on Tuesday with the arrival of a high-level Emirati delegation in Beirut, building on the momentum of President Joseph Aoun’s recent meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. The delegation, led by Abdullah Nasser Lootah, ...

Between the Bill and the Blackboard: Lebanon’s Tuition Dilemma

Chelsea Al Arif 27/05 16:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Tuition Fees Private Schools Lebanon Ministry of Education

Growing concern surrounds the possibility of tuition fee hikes in private schools across Lebanon, prompting questions from parents and the wider public. Many schools have yet to provide clear answers, leaving families unsure of what to expect in the upcoming academic year. When contacted, several schools stated that they are still uncertain about ...