Lebanon

Lebanon Requests One-Year Renewal for UNIFIL

This is Beirut 2025-06-27 15:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally requested a one-year extension of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)’s mandate, set to begin on August 31, 2025. In a statement issued Friday, the ministry said the request follows a decision approved by the Cabinet during its May 14 session. The ministry confirmed that a letter was ...

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon: 1 Killed, 17 Injured, Hezbollah Facility Targeted

This is Beirut 2025-06-27 11:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel carried out several strikes in south Lebanon on Friday it said targeted Hezbollah members and facilities. An Israeli airstrike on the apartment of a Hezbollah official in Nabatieh al-Fawqa claimed the life of his sister-in-law. The Ministry of Public Health reported that 13 people were wounded in the same attack. During the evening, ...

Israeli Army Declares ‘Rising Lion’ Operation a Strategic Success

This is Beirut 2025-06-27 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Days after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the Israeli military has publicly disclosed the scope and outcomes of its 12-day offensive, dubbed Operation “Rising Lion.” In a post published on the platform X, Israeli Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee described the campaign as a “comprehensive strategic ...

Elon Musk Expresses Interest in Investing in Lebanon’s Tech Sector

This is Beirut 2025-06-26 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has voiced interest in establishing a presence for his companies in Lebanon, according to a statement released on Thursday by the Lebanese Presidency. In a phone conversation with President Joseph Aoun, Musk reportedly expressed his willingness to engage in Lebanon’s telecommunications and internet sectors. The ...

Jumblatt Urges Disarmament Under State Authority

This is Beirut 2025-06-26 17:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a firm call for national sovereignty, former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Jumblatt urged that all weapons in Lebanon be placed solely under the control of the state, stressing that the region is entering a “new page” in its history. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Jumblatt called on all parties in ...

ExplainerIsrael Cracks Down on Hezbollah’s Financial Hubs

Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-06-26 16:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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As Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks continue to pound South Lebanon, a strategic front is rapidly emerging. Israel is now openly targeting Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure, marking a shift from battlefield confrontation to economic warfare. This week was a turning point. On Wednesday, the Israeli military released an unprecedented map ...

Lebanese Army Targets Smugglers’ Vehicle Loaded with Weapons in Hermel

This is Beirut 2025-06-26 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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A pickup truck, loaded with weapons and ammunition and belonging to smugglers, was destroyed on the outskirts of Hermel following an armed clash with the Lebanese Army, which aimed to prevent cross-border smuggling. According to preliminary reports, the Lebanese Army opened fire on the vehicle after the driver failed to stop at a military ...

Teachers’ Syndicate Condemns Arbitrary Practices, Demands Salary Increase

This is Beirut 2025-06-26 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Executive Council of the Teachers’ Syndicate on Thursday called on private schools to implement salary increases of at least 100% in urban areas and 80% in rural and remote areas. This demand was part of a broader set of concerns raised during a council meeting convened to address the growing number of violations against teachers in private ...

Drone Strikes on Shaqra and Beit Lif

This is Beirut 2025-06-26 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Tensions along the Lebanese border with Israel escalated on Wednesday, with a series of Israeli military operations. An Israeli drone strike targeted a “Bobcat” excavator between the towns of Shaqra and Baraachit, killing one person. Another strike was reported on a motorcycle in Beit Lif killing one person. It’s ...

The Order of Malta Celebrates the Feast of Its Patron, Saint John the Baptist

This is Beirut 2025-06-25 20:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta, known as Order of Malta Lebanon, celebrated the feast of its patron, St. John the Baptist, at the invitation of its President Marwan Sehnaoui alongside the association’s members, and in the presence of Her Excellency Maria Emerica Cortese, the Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to ...

Barrack: US Will Back Israeli Withdrawal if Hezbollah Disarms

This is Beirut 2025-06-25 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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According to MTV, United States Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack informed Lebanese officials, during his visit to Beirut on June 19, that a government’s public commitment to disarming Hezbollah would significantly advance the issue of Israeli withdrawal from the five hills at the border. This effort, he asserted, would ...

Grand Serail Hosts High-Level Meeting on Lebanon Recovery Fund

This is Beirut 2025-06-25 19:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Grand Serail hosted a strategic meeting on the Lebanon Recovery Fund (LRF), a UN-managed financing mechanism designed to coordinate international grant-based support for Lebanon’s post-crisis reconstruction and recovery. Representatives from relevant ministries and United Nations agencies attended the session, headed by Prime Minister Nawaf ...