Lebanon Opens First Maritime Rescue Coordination Center with Allies

This is Beirut 01/10 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Army Rescue Maritime Security UNDP

The Lebanese Army inaugurated the country’s first Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) at the Beirut Naval Base on Wednesday, in a ceremony held under the patronage of Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal. Funded by France and the European Union, with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International ...

Two Killed, Five people Injured in Israeli Drone Strike on Car in Kafra

This is Beirut 01/10 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israeli drones carried out two airstrikes on Saturday afternoon in the town of Kafra, located in Lebanon’s southern Bint Jbeil district, targeting a Range Rover SUV. According to initial reports, at least one person was wounded in the attack. Media updates later confirmed that four people were injured, including one reported to be in ...

UN Says Has Verified 103 Civilians Killed in Lebanon Since Ceasefire

This is Beirut 01/10 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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The United Nations said Wednesday it had verified the deaths of 103 civilians in Lebanon since the November 2024 ceasefire with Israel, as it demanded a halt to the ongoing suffering. "We are still seeing devastating impacts of jet and drone strikes in residential areas, as well as near UN peacekeepers in the south," UN rights chief ...

Lebanon: Political Supervision and Army Support

Bassam Abou Zeid 01/10 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Western diplomatic sources have noted that international and regional focus on Lebanon has shifted toward the Palestinian and Syrian issues. This was particularly evident during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where attention to Syria and Palestine prevented a meeting between President Joseph Aoun and French President Emmanuel ...

Public Prosecutor Issues Search Warrants for Organizers of Raoucheh Rock Lighting

This is Beirut 01/10 14:55 - Reading : less than a minute

Raoucheh Rock Jamal al-Hajjar Lebanon Hezbollah

Public Prosecutor Jamal Hajjar issued investigative warrants against two suspects involved in the lighting of Raoucheh Rock last Thursday. According to a report by the National News Agency, the action follows the suspects’ refusal to appear for questioning after being summoned for investigation.

General Security Launches Third Phase of Organized Return for Syrian Refugees

This is Beirut 01/10 13:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon’s General Security Directorate announced that the third phase of the government’s organized return plan for Syrian refugees will begin tomorrow through the Masnaa border crossing with Syria. The initiative is coordinated with the Syrian authorities and in partnership with UNHCR, IOM, the Lebanese Red Cross, and other humanitarian ...

Explosion on Lebanon-Syria Border: One Dead, Two Injured in Jusiyah

This is Beirut 01/10 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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An unexploded Israeli missile detonated on Wednesday in the town of Jusiyah, along the Lebanon-Syria border, killing one person and injuring two others. The blast occurred near the village school and church, claiming the life of a member of the Syrian General Security and injuring two others. Earlier in the morning, an Israeli drone dropped ...

Fighting Breast Cancer with Light: Joumana’s Story

Yara Germany 01/10 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, This is Beirut honors the women, the fighters, the faces and the lives behind the battle. Through the story of Joumana, a breast cancer survivor, we share the journey of a woman who transformed pain into a hymn of life. A report by Yara Germany

Private Generators: Authorities Step Up Pressure on Violators in Beirut

This is Beirut 01/10 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Private Generators State Security Ministry of Economy Amer Bisat

In Beirut, Lebanese authorities are taking a tougher stance against private generator owners who continue to defy government regulations aimed at organizing the sector. Following the expiration last Saturday of a 45-day deadline granted to operators to comply, a campaign was launched to crack down on the most blatant violations. The operation was ...

VideosFrom Offices to Cafés: A New Generation Reshaping Work

Maria Chami 01/10 11:39 - Reading : less than a minute

Is the “9-to-5” dying? A new generation is reinventing the way we work. In Beirut, as in many major cities, life is still largely shaped by the traditional 9-to-5 routine. Yet younger generations are driving a shift—rethinking what work means and moving away from cubicles and rigid schedules. Why are they leaving the office behind? And ...

AnalysisLebanon's Half Measures Lead to Growing US Skepticism

Amal Chmouny 01/10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As Lebanese leaders continue to implement half measures that fail to address pressing issues decisively, voices in Washington are increasingly questioning the US's support for Beirut. The context is troubling. From across the Atlantic, it is clear that Lebanese officials have yet to confront their fear of a "weak and defeated" Hezbollah, while the ...

New UAE Ambassador Arrives in Beirut

This is Beirut 30/09 21:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Arab Emirates ambassador, Salem Fahd al-Kaabi, arrived in Beirut on Tuesday evening. He was greeted upon arrival by Consul Rodrigue Khoury, representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His presence in Beirut marks the restoration of relations between Lebanon and the UAE, announced by Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan ...