Lebanese Army Reinforces its Presence South of the Litani River

This is Beirut 2024-11-27 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army began reinforcing its presence South of the Litani River on Wednesday, as part of its bid to extend state authority in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). This move is in line with Lebanon's commitment to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which stipulates bolstering the Lebanese ...

VideosCeasefire Day One: Life in Southern Lebanon

Chelsea Al Arif 2024-11-27 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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Thousands of people are heading back to southern Lebanon after the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. Our correspondent Chelsea al-Arif had a tour in the South to convey the situation.

VideosCeasefire Day One: Life in Nabatieh

Chelsea Al Arif 2024-11-27 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute

AnalysisShall We Start the Same Over and Over Again? 

Marc Saikali 2024-11-27 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The entry into force of the ceasefire was marked by… celebratory gunfire and the distribution of Hezbollah flags in the southern suburb of Beirut. Some Lebanese have a rather astounding tendency to learn nothing from the country’s tragedies. Some 3,700 dead, $10 billion in damages, and yet… celebratory gunfire! The poor Jean-Yves Le Drian, ...

VideosPost-Ceasefire, Displaced in Beirut Prepare to Return Home

Vanessa Kallas 2024-11-27 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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A calm atmosphere prevailed in Beirut on Wednesday, just hours after the ceasefire came into effect at dawn. Meanwhile, displaced individuals are preparing to return to their towns and villages.

Local Responses on the Announcement of the Ceasefire

This is Beirut 2024-11-27 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hours after US President Joe Biden announced a proposal to end the “devastating” conflict, which has killed thousands of people over the course of nearly 14 months of cross-border fighting, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect. Many local positions were issued after the truce, which started at 4 AM on ...

AnalysisEditorial-Comprehensive and Strengthened Ceasefire Under Resolution 1701

Michel Touma 2024-11-27 14:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A keen observer, closely following the Middle Eastern conflict, once noted during the Lebanese war that Arab regimes were always “a truce behind.” In other words, at every critical turn in the regional crisis, they often accepted conditions or succumbed to situations they had rejected just a few years earlier. This unfortunate reality applies ...

VideosCabinet Endorses Ceasefire With Israel, Greenlights Army Deployment in South

Rayan Chami 2024-11-27 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Now That the War Is Over... Who Owes Us an Apology?

Nisrine Merheb 2024-11-27 14:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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We stayed silent for hours, days and months. We endured destruction, displacement and the sight of our homeland being devastated and betrayed. We bore the arrogance of some of you, the empty rhetoric of false (divine) victories and even your pride in our suffering. But now that the war has ended, it is time for you to listen, to apologize and to ...

Berri: A Decisive Moment for the Shia Community

This is Beirut 2024-11-27 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Parliament Speaker affirmed that Lebanon was at a crucial turning point and that the Lebanese people were experiencing a significant moment of truth, especially the Shiite community. Berri emphasized the importance of electing a president “who unites and doesn’t divide nor pose a challenge to anyone.” Addressing the Lebanese people on ...

Cabinet Meeting: Mikati Reiterates the Government's Commitment to Resolution 1701

This is Beirut 2024-11-27 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, announced on Tuesday night and taking effect at 4 AM on Wednesday, was the focal point of discussion during the Council of Ministers' meeting on Wednesday. Following the meeting, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced at a press conference the beginning of "the reconstruction process" ...

VideosSpecial Report: Ceasefire, The Day After

This is Beirut 2024-11-27 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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Tune in to This is Beirut for our coverage following the ceasefire https://www.youtube.com/live/9FFhqedUWio?si=9NmZko6YNk4BHOoF