Michel Touma 14/04 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In the collective memory of Lebanon’s civil war, a specific moment often takes center stage: the deadly attack in Ain el-Remmaneh by Kataeb militiamen on a bus carrying Palestinian Fedayeen. For many observers—whether casual or seasoned—this event is widely viewed as the spark that ignited the Lebanese conflict. But such a narrative may ...
This is Beirut 14/04 10:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Head of the Lebanese Lawyers’ Syndicate, Fadi al-Masri, revealed on Monday that Roumieh Prison is operating at more than 250% of its intended capacity, housing over 6,000 inmates despite being built for just 2,800. The facility currently holds more than 60% of Lebanon’s total prison population. Speaking to Voice of Lebanon radio, al-Masri ...
Charles Chartouni 14/04 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Foreign observers wonder why the transition seems to be so awkward at a time when the proper conditions for an orderly political change are in place. Far from being accidental, these botched opportunities are ascribed to systemic factors related to undermined national legitimacy, curtailed sovereignty, dysfunctional governance, and regional ...
This is Beirut 13/04 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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On the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a powerful message on X urging Lebanon to break free from foreign entanglements and focus on building lasting peace. “Fifty years ago, the Lebanese Civil War began. On this solemn anniversary, I pay tribute to all the victims of that ...
This is Beirut 13/04 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute
A security inspection at the port of Tripoli led to the seizure of 50 crates containing dismantled military-grade weapons, initially declared as standard duty-exempt merchandise. According to reports from MTV Lebanon, the shipment had been inspected and cleared by a customs officer identified as (A.Y.), who classified the contents as legal goods ...
Rayan Chami 13/04 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Maronite Christians gathered at Saint George Cathedral in downtown Beirut to celebrate Palm Sunday with traditional processions, marking the start of Holy Week and honoring the spiritual journey toward Easter.
This is Beirut 13/04 17:26 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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On this Palm Sunday, which coincides with the 50th anniversary since the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War, Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai recalled the conflict that “tore apart our lives, our childhoods and our youth, and distorted our relationships with one another.” “Lebanon has turned the page on the civil war, and today, it is turning ...
This is Beirut 13/04 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Pope Francis turned his thoughts to Lebanon during Palm Sunday celebrations. Speaking briefly from St. Peter’s Square as he recovers from pneumonia, the Pope issued a powerful appeal for peace across several regions of the world, with a special mention of Lebanon. “Let us also remember Lebanon, where the civil war broke out 50 years ago, so ...
Sana Richa Choucair 13/04 15:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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In Lebanon, the official history textbook ends with the withdrawal of French troops in 1946, following the country’s independence in 1943. Entire chapters of the country’s modern history remain unaddressed—most notably the 1975–1990 war, which left at least 150,000 dead and 17,000 missing. Even the terminology remains contested: Should it ...
This is Beirut 13/04 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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On Palm Sunday, which happens to coincide this year with the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War, Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Beirut Elias Audi prayed “that the Lebanese have learned from the lessons of the past, that the images of war remain etched in their memory to ensure it is never repeated, and that they resolve ...
Melissa Manouchakian 13/04 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Holiday Inn in Beirut, once a symbol of modernity and luxury, now stands as a haunting reminder of Lebanon's civil war. Opened in 1974, the 26-story hotel was a beacon of Beirut's vibrant nightlife and international appeal. However, by 1975, it became a strategic battleground during the Lebanese Civil War. During the “Battle of the ...
This is Beirut 13/04 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, who laid a wreath of flowers at the Martyrs’ Monument in central Beirut on the 50th anniversary of the commemoration of the Lebanese Civil War on Sunday, said, “We must learn from the tragedies of the war and it is time to rebuild our state capable of protecting us through its army.” On the occasion, he ...