Fady Noun 12/01 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Roumieh Prison Islamists HTS Syria Lebanon
Although the issue was not explicitly mentioned during the joint press conference between Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, the matter of Syrian detainees in Lebanese prisons – an intersection of humanitarian, judicial and political concerns – was reportedly discussed during their ...
This is Beirut 11/01 22:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Fouad Makhzoumi Opposition nomination Government
Opposition MPs announced Saturday evening their decision to nominate MP Fouad Makhzoumi to form the next government at the binding parliamentary consultations with President Joseph Aoun scheduled on Monday. “In line with the new phase in Lebanon, launched by the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, in his swearing-in speech, and in ...
This is Beirut 11/01 21:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun United Nations Antonio Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Lebanon on Saturday to congratulate the new President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, and discuss the programs of UN agencies in the country. In a telephone call, Guterres welcomed the election of President Aoun and wished him success in his new functions. He also reaffirmed the ...
This is Beirut 11/01 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese Army Ceasefire Hezbollah Israel south Lebanon UNIFIL
The Lebanese Army began deploying in several South Lebanon villages on Saturday, as an Israeli drone struck a car in the village of Kounine, in yet another violation of the ceasefire agreement, injuring two people. Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on X that the attack targeted suspected Hezbollah members who were spotted leaving ...
This Is Beirut 11/01 17:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Damascus Najib Mikati Ahmad al-Shareh Displaced Syrians Border
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati stressed the urgent need to deal rapidly with the issue of displaced Syrians, who are massively present in Lebanon, and called for the demarcation of borders between Lebanon and Syria. Mikati's remarks came after a meeting with Syria's new leader, Ahmad al-Shareh, in Damascus, where he headed an official ...
Katia Kahil 11/01 16:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army South Lebanon celebration
Following the ceasefire and the deployment of the Lebanese Army in border villages, President Joseph Aoun was the first to visit Marjayoun, Klayaa and Khiam on December 23, 2024. At the time, he was still serving as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and was accompanied by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. He is especially familiar with the ...
This Is Beirut 11/01 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Saudi Arabia United States USA
The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, called on Saturday President Joseph Aoun to congratulate him on becoming president and invited him to visit Saudi Arabia. Along with Qatar, Egypt, France and the United States, Saudi Arabia played an important role in resolving the presidential deadlock. Lebanon had been without a president since ...
Christiane Tager 11/01 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Banks Central Bank of Lebanon Lebanese Pound Dollar Joseph Aoun
For some time now, rumors have suggested a drop in the exchange rate from 89,500 pounds per dollar to 50,000. However, Nassib Ghobril, Chief Economist at Byblos Bank, dismisses such claims as “not serious.” “The Lebanese pound has experienced a frenzied demand since the ceasefire and Thursday’s presidential election. Speculators started ...
This is Beirut 11/01 12:05 - Reading : less than a minute
A State Security patrol from Halba’s bureau, North Lebanon, seized eight tons of potatoes smuggled into the country from Syria. The potatoes were sold in the vegetable market of Kobbet Bshamra, Akkar. In a statement, State Security emphasized that the seizure was a component of the security services’ anti-smuggling campaign and stated ...
This is Beirut 11/01 11:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Najib Mikati Ahmad el-Shareh lebanon Syria
The leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmad al-Shareh met on Saturday with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the border control issues will be tackled during the meeting that kicked off around noon. Mikati is accompanied by caretaker Foreign Minister, Abdullah Bou Habib in addition to General Security ...
This is Beirut 10/01 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
President Aoun Bechara Rai Bkerkeh
Newly elected President Joseph Aoun visited the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerkeh on Friday evening, where he was warmly received by Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai. The Patriarch congratulated Aoun on his election and expressed his hopes for the success of the commitments outlined in his inaugural address. Aoun was received at the main entrance ...
This is Beirut 10/01 19:38 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ceasefire South Lebanon Hezbollah Lebanese Army
Following the election of Lebanon's new president, all eyes are now on the southern region, with only 16 days remaining until the expiration of the ceasefire agreement, which was enacted on November 27. Developments on the Ground Following airstrikes targeting southern Lebanese towns, the village of Aita al-Shaab was struck by artillery fire ...