Nadia Hallak 2024-11-11 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Internal Security Forces Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army
Amid the ongoing war between Hezbollah and Israel, and to ensure Lebanon's internal security without any unnecessary debate, one undeniable truth stands out: renewing Army Commander General Joseph Aoun’s term is a national necessity that should not be contested. Failing to do so risks creating a leadership vacuum in the army and security ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-11 15:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Arab and Islamic Summit Najib Mikati Saudi Arabia Riyadh
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati told Arab and Islamic leaders gathered in Riyadh on Monday that Lebanon is experiencing an "unprecedented historic and fateful crisis," calling for an immediate ceasefire. “The persistent Israeli aggression against Lebanon has caused heavy human losses, with the number of victims, so ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-11 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a new complaint with the UN Security Council in response to Israeli attacks on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The press release issued by the Ministry on Monday read: “More than thirty Israeli attacks targeted peacekeeping forces in Lebanon during the month of October 2024 ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-11 12:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From southern Lebanon to the Beqaa, Israeli strikes continue and the death toll rises amid relentless Israeli bombardments and a drone crashing in Western Galilee. On Monday, Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adrae issued yet another evacuation warning to residents of southern towns. In his post on X, Adrae stated “For your ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-11 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
League of Civil Servants Strike
The League of Civil Servants announced on Monday its intention to initiate a warning strike in public administrations, with the exception of urgent cases, from Wednesday, November 13 to Friday, November 15. This decision follows the government's dismissal of civil servants' plea to eliminate the requirement for in-person work. In a press release ...
Liliane Mokbel 2024-11-10 21:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
syria border crossings lebanon
The Lebanon-Syria border is dotted with countless unofficial crossing points. Without natural barriers like rivers, mountains or a coastal divide, an effective demarcation of the border remains challenging. There are currently only six official crossings, three of which have been put out of operation by Israeli strikes. Masnaa, Kaa, Daboussiyeh, ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-10 18:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Salim Ayyash, a senior Hezbollah figure, was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike, according to al-Hadath TV and Israeli media outlets. Israel’s Channel 12 confirmed that Ayyash, who was convicted of the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, was killed in an Israeli attack in Syria. It is believed that Ayyash may ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-10 17:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Dozens were killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Sunday, including Hezbollah official Ahmad Amhaz, who succumbed to severe injuries from an airstrike on Aalmat in the Jbeil district. The attack on Aalmat resulted in significant civilian casualties, with Lebanon's Ministry of Health reporting 23 dead and six wounded, some critically. Among the ...
This Is Beirut 2024-11-10 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Public Health Firas Abiad reassured the public on Sunday that Lebanon has an adequate stock of medicine for at least four months. Speaking with local channel LBCI, Abiad confirmed that “there is no shortage of medicines, and for each medication, there is an alternative available on the market.” Abiad explained that ...
Bassam Abou Zeid 2024-11-10 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A Western diplomatic source expressed frustration regarding the current state of the opposition in Lebanon. According to this source, the opposition's role is perceived as being limited to superficial appearances and media statements, lacking the ability to exert any influence over Hezbollah. Conversely, Hezbollah faces challenges in a conflict ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-10 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai emphasized the “absolute necessity to extend the term of the Army Commander (General Joseph Aoun) due to the current exceptional circumstances,” in accordance with the best interests of the country at this time. Rai pointed out that this step is essential because of “the three-year-long presidential vacancy, ...
Amine Jules Iskandar 2024-11-10 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Christians Human rights Maronites
Born in 1906 in northern Lebanon, in Bterram (meaning "the elevated village" in Syriac), Charles Malek waged a cultural battle for Lebanon and human rights until his death in 1987. His philosophy was deeply rooted in the values and principles of Christianity, which served as the foundation for his contribution to the drafting of the Universal ...