Lebanon

ReportTwo Days Before the Municipal Elections, Voters Weigh Civic Duty Against Deep Mistrust

Marilyne Jallad 02/05 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The excitement of first-time voters stands in stark contrast with the deep-seated skepticism of older generations, many of whom have lost faith in the promise of democratic renewal. Yet, across this generational divide, a common refrain emerges: a yearning for an electoral system that is more inclusive, transparent and more attuned to the ...

Press Syndicate Urges Media Reform and Justice on Press Freedom Day

This is Beirut 02/05 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On Friday, the Syndicate of Lebanese Press Editors marked World Press Freedom Day by honoring journalists killed or injured in the line of duty. In a statement, the Syndicate called for justice, media reform and renewed commitment to journalistic ethics and independence. Moreover, the Syndicate condemned the ongoing impunity for crimes against ...

Jbeil: A Pivotal Electoral Battle

Élie-Joe Kamel 02/05 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Jbeil municipal elections

The upcoming municipal elections in Jbeil are set to be crucial, with significant implications for both the city and the surrounding region. Jbeil, also known as Byblos, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site, plays a strategic role as Lebanon’s cultural, tourism, and economic hub. Its ...

Jdeideh–Bauchrieh–Sed Heads to the Polls: A Pivotal Municipal Election

Chelsea Al Arif 02/05 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Municipality Jdeideh Baouchrieh Sed Bouchrieh Auguste Bakhos Jean Abi Jaoude

As the May 4th municipal elections in Mount Lebanon approach, the race in the Jdeideh–Bauchrieh–Sed Bauchrieh municipality is heating up. This municipality, the largest in Northern Metn, represents a key battleground in the upcoming elections. The municipal council, which plays a crucial role in local governance, consists of 21 members: five ...

UNIFIL Patrol Intercepted in Abbasiya

This is Beirut 01/05 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanese Army UNIFIL Tyre

A UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) patrol was intercepted on Thursday by residents in the town of Abbasiya, located in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon, marking the third such incident in less than two weeks. The incident occurred at the al-Raz project site, where local residents stopped the patrol and forced it to change its ...

Abi al-Muna Urges Arab Action to Stop Violations Against Druze in Syria

This is Beirut 01/05 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Sheikh Sami Abi al-Muna, the spiritual leader of Lebanon’s Druze community, spoke over the phone with Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari on Thursday. Abi al-Muna briefed him on the alarming developments in the town of Ashrafiyat Sahnaya and surrounding areas near Damascus, Syria, where clashes are still ongoing between Druze and Sunni ...

VideosBeirut Souks’ Comeback

Rayan Chami 01/05 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Beirut Souks Lebanon Downtown Beirut

After years of closure, Beirut Souks is welcoming back shoppers and international brands, marking a step toward reviving the city’s commercial and social scene. Come discover the capital’s latest!

Municipal Elections: Interior Minister Announces Electoral Silence Periods

This Is Beirut 01/05 16:15 - Reading : less than a minute

Ahmad Hajjar municipal elections silence period

The Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Hajjar, has announced the schedule for the electoral silence periods to be observed during the upcoming municipal and mokhtar elections. In accordance with current electoral legislation, electoral silence begins 24 hours before polling starts and ends at the closure of the polls. During this ...

Two Killed in Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon

This Is Beirut 01/05 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli drone strikes on Thursday in the southern Lebanese town of Mays al-Jabal killed two people, including a Hezbollah operative and a Lebanese Civil Defense volunteer, according to Israeli and Lebanese sources. In a post on X, Israeli army Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee stated that the Israeli forces killed a member of Hezbollah’s ...

Jounieh: An Electoral Battle That Reshapes National Alliances

Élie-Joe Kamel 01/05 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Hezbollah municipal elections Lebanon Jounieh

Jounieh’s upcoming municipal elections, scheduled for May 4, are shaping up to be a decisive political showdown. A broad coalition has formed to challenge the outgoing municipal council, which is closely aligned with the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM). The stakes are high in Jounieh, once hailed as the “pearl of the Mediterranean” and one of ...

President Aoun’s Official Visit to the UAE Yields Strong Bilateral Commitments and a Travel-Ban Lift

This is Beirut 01/05 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun's official visit to the United Arab Emirates concluded positively on Thursday, marked by key bilateral agreements and a pledge of increased support from Abu Dhabi to Beirut. During his visit, President Aoun was received at the Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi by Emirati President Mohammad bin Zayed Al ...

Retired Military Personnel to Protest Over Government’s Inaction

This is Beirut 01/05 11:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Retired military personnel Lebanon Council of Ministers Protest

Retired military personnel have announced a series of planned road closures and blockades for Friday, May 2, from 7:00 to 9:00 AM, to protest the government’s failure to address their social and salary-related demands. In a statement issued Thursday, the group described this protest as “the first wave of anger” and warned that it would be ...