This Is Beirut 03/05 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt strongly condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, including areas near Damascus, calling them a “flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty” and warning that they “do not contribute to the political resolution” currently underway with Syrian President Ahmad ...
This Is Beirut 03/05 10:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel Lebanon Hezbollah Pagers
During Israel’s 77th Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl last Wednesday, three masked Mossad operatives identified only by the initials “R,” “D” and “N” appeared publicly for the first time. Israeli media reported that these individuals led the covert “Killer Pager Operation” targeting Hezbollah members in ...
Bassam Abou Zeid 03/05 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hamas Hezbollah Israel Lebanese Army Palestine
The Lebanese authorities—through the Higher Defense Council—have initiated a confrontation with the Palestinian movement Hamas, following the latter’s involvement in supporting Gaza from Lebanese territory under the full sponsorship of Hezbollah. While Lebanon has yet to address Hezbollah’s own weapons arsenal, it appears to be using the ...
This is Beirut 02/05 20:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Walid Jumblatt Syria Ahmad Al-Sharaa Druze Jarmana Sahnaya
In a surprise visit to the Syrian capital on Friday, former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the People’s Palace. The private meeting marks a notable shift in regional political dynamics and comes amid rising tensions in southern Syria. Joumblatt left the palace without making any ...
This is Beirut 02/05 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sheikh Sami Abi Al-Mona Druze Nawaf Salam Syria
In a recent meeting at the Druze Unitarian Community House on Friday, Sheikh Sami Abi Al-Muna, the Grand Mufti of the Druze community, addressed a gathering of Arab ambassadors and accredited officials, emphasizing the importance of unity in the face of mounting tensions in Syria. He denounced the recent bloody events in Syria, labeling them as ...
This is Beirut 02/05 19:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Council of ministers Judiciary independence Hamas
Lebanon’s Council of Ministers approved the Judicial Independence Bill on Friday, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s legal system. The bill aims to ensure the impartiality of judges by protecting them from external pressures during the decision-making process. This measure is expected to restore public trust in the ...
This is Beirut 02/05 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Syria Sahnaya Jaramana Druze
Lebanese General Security is set to issue exceptional one-month entry permits to residents of the Syrian towns of Jaramana and Sahnaya, sources told An-Nahar newspaper on Friday. The decision comes as part of ongoing security coordination between Lebanon and Syria amid escalating tensions in southern Syria. The permits will allow residents of the ...
This is Beirut 02/05 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute
The Minister of Trade and Economy, Amer Bisat, held talks with representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP), in the presence of the Director General of Cereals and Sugar Beet and the Director of Grain Silos. Discussions focused on the development of a national food security strategy and the ...
Johnny Kortbawi 02/05 15:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The municipal elections, even indirectly, will have a significant impact on the upcoming parliamentary elections. Many of these coalitions may not endure, but they reveal how political actors are positioning themselves—not just in relation to their allies, but more tellingly, to their rivals. In Metn, the alliance between the Free Patriotic ...
Makram Haddad 02/05 15:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
MS is a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It happens when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective layer around nerves, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. This leads to symptoms like trouble walking, vision problems, numbness, bladder issues, fatigue, and sometimes ...
This is Beirut 02/05 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Civil Defense Mount Lebanon lebanon Ahmed Hajjar
The Directorate General of Civil Defense announced on Friday that it has raised its operational readiness to 100% ahead of the first phase of Lebanon’s municipal elections, set to kick off this weekend in the Mount Lebanon Governorate. The heightened alert will be in effect from 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 3, through 8:00 AM on Monday, May 5. In ...
This is Beirut 02/05 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hamas Joseph Aoun lebanon Nawaf Salam Lebanese Army
For the first time under President Joseph Aoun’s leadership, the Higher Defense Council convened on Friday at the Baabda Palace, where it issued a strong warning to Hamas following rocket launches from Lebanon toward Israel on March 22 and 28. At the conclusion of the session, the Council stated that any military use of Lebanese territory ...