Lebanon’s Municipal Elections Signal a Shift in Political Power

Michel Touma 05/05 08:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Amal Hezbollah Lebanese Forces Municipal elections\ Kataeb

These are no ordinary municipal elections. The first round, held on Sunday, May 4, in the strategically significant Mount Lebanon region, marks more than just a local vote. This election, and those to follow across the country in the coming weeks, could break with past patterns. What sets this moment apart is the broader context: a time of ...

Beirut Port Blast Families Renew Demands for Justice on 57th Monthly Vigil

This is Beirut 04/05 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On May 4, families of the victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion gathered once again to mark the 57th monthly vigil since the disaster, renewing their calls for justice and condemning what they described as a prolonged obstruction of justice. “The truth is still being withheld, justice is being denied and the criminals remain free,” the ...

VideosMunicipal Race 2025: Jbeil at a Crossroads

Élie-Joe Kamel 04/05 17:37 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Jbeil Municipal Elections

High turnout in Jbeil as rivals clash in a pivotal municipal race. Youth take the forefront, frustration simmers in the background.

Lebanese Army Says Hamas Hands Over Rocket Fire Suspect

This is Beirut 04/05 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese army said Sunday Hamas had handed over a Palestinian suspected of involvement in rocket fire at Israel, days after authorities warned the militant group against harming the country's security. Hamas handed over the man "at the entrance to Ain al-Helweh", an army statement said, referring to a restive Palestinian refugee camp on the ...

Passengers Advised to Arrive Three Hours Before Departure at BIA

This is Beirut 04/05 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute

Beirut International Airport Directorate General of Civil Aviation security

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has urged all travelers departing from Beirut International Airport (BIA) to arrive no less than three hours before their scheduled flights. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Directorate indicated that this directive comes amid increased congestion, particularly during morning hours, due to the ...

VideosJounieh Heads to the Polls: Municipal Elections Begin After Three Delays

Élie-Joe Kamel 04/05 16:20 - Reading : less than a minute

Following three consecutive delays due to the economic crisis and security concerns, voters in Jounieh are finally heading to the polls this Sunday to elect their municipal councils and mukhtars.  

VideosPresident Aoun Closely Monitoring Election Day Progress Since Morning

Maria Chami 04/05 15:40 - Reading : less than a minute

President Aoun has been monitoring election day since the morning, visiting the Ministries of Interior and Defense, Baabda Serail and Télé Liban, and receiving citizen complaints. His involvement sends a strong message of confidence to the world: Lebanon is regaining its footing and rebuilding its institutions.

Mount Lebanon Votes: High Voter Turnout and Political Rivalries

Élie-Joe Kamel 04/05 14:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Kataeb Mount Lebanon Municipal Elections

In the Mount Lebanon Mohafaza, municipal elections kicked off on Sunday morning with a relatively high voter turnout reported by early afternoon, according to data released by the Ministry of Interior. Out of 833,715 registered voters, 162,271 cast their ballots, with turnout rates recorded at 34.08% in Keserwan, 23.64% in Aley, 32.26% in Jbeil, ...

UAE to Lift Travel Ban on Lebanon Starting May 7

This is Beirut 04/05 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

United Arab Emirates Gulf Joseph Aoun Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates will lift its travel ban on Lebanon starting Tuesday, May 7, the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday. In a statement posted on its website, the Ministry said, “In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, and as part of ...

Steady Turnout in Beirut Suburbs Municipal Elections

Hala Abdallah 04/05 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon municipal elections dahyeh southern suburbs

Residents of Beirut's southern suburbs are casting their votes on Sunday in mukhtar and municipal elections, widely viewed as a test of trust in leadership after the war and the economic crisis. Polls close at 7 PM.

Washington Advises Citizens to Avoid Travel to 21 Countries, Including Lebanon

This is Beirut 04/05 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute

High-risk Countries Security Threats United States Lebanon

The United States has updated its list of countries to avoid, urging its citizens not to travel to 21 countries deemed high-risk due to growing security threats, armed conflicts or unstable conditions. Lebanon is among the countries concerned, alongside newly added North Korea and Burkina Faso. The US alert system is based on a four-level scale, ...

Municipal Elections 2025: A “New Beginning,” Says Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar

This is Beirut 04/05 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The municipal elections officially began on Sunday morning, with Mount Lebanon hosting the first phase of the four-stage electoral process. After voting in Chehim, in the Chouf district, Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Hajjar stated that this “new phase is grounded in respecting constitutional deadlines, enforcing the law, and ...