Lebanon

BDL, Lebanon’s Anchor of Trust on the Path to Recovery

Liliane Mokbel 12/09 15:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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In a country where figures are often subject to interpretation and fiscal data remains scarce or unreliable, Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL) seeks to reaffirm its role as a reference point for institutional investors and international markets. It also aims to provide citizens with clear benchmarks to better understand the rationale and direction ...

UNIFIL Supports Education and Health Projects in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 12/09 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) continued its humanitarian and development initiatives south of the Litani River, complementing its core mission under UN Resolution 1701. On Friday, Eastern Sector Commander Major General Ricardo Esteban Cabrejos inaugurated a rapid-impact education project in Ghandouriyeh, Marjayoun. The ...

Israel Says Lebanese Operatives Eliminated Were Tied to Iran’s Unit 840

This is Beirut 12/09 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Two Lebanese nationals, Qassem Salah al-Husseini and Mohammed Shuaib, were identified by the Israeli army Friday as key operators of several cells tied to Unit 840, the special operations branch of Iran’s Quds Force. On Friday, the Israeli army’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, wrote on X that the two men, killed last month in Lebanon, ...

Revisiting History in the Lebanese Mind

Johnny Kortbawi 12/09 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In just a few hours, Lebanon will mark the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of President Bachir Gemayel—an event that altered the course of the Lebanese Civil War, establishing a new center of gravity within the conflict. Bachir’s election embodied the balance of regional and international power in Lebanon, from the dynamics of ...

One Person killed in an Israeli Targeted Strike in Aitaroun

This is Beirut 12/09 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli drone strike targeted the Al-Dhuhur area in the town of Aitaroun, in Southern Lebanon on Friday evening, killing one person, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health confirmed. The ministry’s Emergency Health Operations Center said another drone strike targeted a car in the town of Aita al-Shaab, leaving two people ...

SpotlightA Historic Opportunity for Lebanon: Senator Lindsey Graham’s Vision for Defense and Diversity

Amal Chmouny 12/09 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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During a recent visit to Beirut, Senator Lindsey Graham emphasized Lebanon’s unique role as a beacon of coexistence and resilience, driven by its diverse religious and ethnic communities. He proposed a robust defense agreement between the United States and Lebanon, positioning it as a strategic avenue for enhancing regional stability and ...

Lebanese Cabinet Approves Starlink Agreement and Appoints Regulatory Authorities

This is Beirut 11/09 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Cabinet, in its regular session on Thursday, approved the licensing of Starlink Lebanon to provide internet services across the country via satellites operated by SpaceX. The Cabinet also approved the long-awaited appointments of regulatory bodies in both the telecommunications and electricity sectors, 20 years after their creation ...

Le Drian in Beirut: Priority Given to Supporting the Lebanese Army

This is Beirut 11/09 14:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron’s special envoy for Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, visited Beirut to discuss international coordination, particularly between Paris, Washington and Riyadh, as well as preparations for two major conferences on Lebanon. Support for the Lebanese Army was one of the central issues on the agenda. “This visit ...

HighlightLebanon-Syria: Update on Missing Persons and Detainees

Soumia Benmerzoug 11/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The two countries unveiled the creation of joint committees tasked with handling three key files: Lebanese citizens who went missing in Syria, Syrian prisoners currently held in Lebanon, and formal delineation of the common border. The announcement was made on September 1, 2025, during a visit to Beirut by a Syrian delegation composed of former ...

VideosMotorcycle Accidents: One Life Lost Daily

Rayan Chami 11/09 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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At least one life is lost every day to motorcycle accidents in Lebanon, according to YASA. The organization warns that the growing chaos on the roads is claiming young lives across the country, urging quick enforcement of traffic laws to protect riders and pedestrians.

Second Group of Displaced Syrians Departs Lebanon

This is Beirut 11/09 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon has initiated the second phase of its organized return program for displaced Syrians through the Masnaa border crossing. The process was carried out in coordination with the Syrian government and in partnership with UNHCR, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC), and other humanitarian ...

Syria Announces Arrest of Hezbollah Cell in Damascus Countryside

This is Beirut 11/09 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Syrian authorities announced Thursday the arrest of members of a terrorist cell affiliated with Hezbollah. According to Brigadier General Ahmad al-Dalati, commander of internal security in Rif Dimashq (the outskirts of Damascus), this cell was operating in the towns of Saasaa and Kanaker, in southern Syria. According to the authorities, the ...