VideosWar Diary: Day 402
Victoria C. Werling 2024-11-11 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 11, 2024.
Lebanon
Qalibaf Conveys Iranian Support for Lebanon in Implementing 1701
This is Beirut 2024-11-11 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the speaker of the Iranian Shura Council, Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, discussed the situation in Lebanon and diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Monday. Qalibaf, who had a phone call with his Lebanese counterpart, stated that “Iran supports and ...
Riyadh Summit: Main Points on Lebanon in Draft Resolution
This is Beirut 2024-11-11 17:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Arab-Islamic summit Riyadh Lebanon
The exceptional Arab-Islamic summit on Gaza and Lebanon held on Monday in the Saudi capital Riyadh called for immediate ceasefires in the raging conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and renewed calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state, based on the two-state solution. Following are the main points concerning Lebanon in the draft ...
VideosIn-Person Classes and Hosting Displaced People: The Challenges Facing Public Schools
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-11-11 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute
The school year began on Monday at Jal al-Dib State School. Caretaker Minister of Education Abbas Halabi set the start date for the public school year as November 4. While some schools have already opened, others have delayed the start of classes to readjust their layouts.
Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun, ‘Man of the Hour’
Nadia Hallak 2024-11-11 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Internal Security Forces Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army
Amid the ongoing war between Hezbollah and Israel, and to ensure Lebanon's internal security without any unnecessary debate, one undeniable truth stands out: renewing Army Commander General Joseph Aoun’s term is a national necessity that should not be contested. Failing to do so risks creating a leadership vacuum in the army and security ...
Riyadh Summit: Mikati Urges Immediate Ceasefire, Calls for Reconstruction Fund
This is Beirut 2024-11-11 15:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Arab and Islamic Summit Najib Mikati Saudi Arabia Riyadh
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati told Arab and Islamic leaders gathered in Riyadh on Monday that Lebanon is experiencing an "unprecedented historic and fateful crisis," calling for an immediate ceasefire. “The persistent Israeli aggression against Lebanon has caused heavy human losses, with the number of victims, so ...
Lebanon Files New UN Complaint After Israeli Attacks on UNIFIL
This is Beirut 2024-11-11 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a new complaint with the UN Security Council in response to Israeli attacks on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The press release issued by the Ministry on Monday read: “More than thirty Israeli attacks targeted peacekeeping forces in Lebanon during the month of October 2024 ...
An Intense Night in South Lebanon and Baalbeck-Hermel
This is Beirut 2024-11-11 12:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From southern Lebanon to the Beqaa, Israeli strikes continue and the death toll rises amid relentless Israeli bombardments and a drone crashing in Western Galilee. On Monday, Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adrae issued yet another evacuation warning to residents of southern towns. In his post on X, Adrae stated “For your ...
Civil Servants on Strike From November 13 to 15
This is Beirut 2024-11-11 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
League of Civil Servants Strike
The League of Civil Servants announced on Monday its intention to initiate a warning strike in public administrations, with the exception of urgent cases, from Wednesday, November 13 to Friday, November 15. This decision follows the government's dismissal of civil servants' plea to eliminate the requirement for in-person work. In a press release ...
Lebanon-Syria Border Crossings Under Israeli Surveillance
Liliane Mokbel 2024-11-10 21:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
syria border crossings lebanon
The Lebanon-Syria border is dotted with countless unofficial crossing points. Without natural barriers like rivers, mountains or a coastal divide, an effective demarcation of the border remains challenging. There are currently only six official crossings, three of which have been put out of operation by Israeli strikes. Masnaa, Kaa, Daboussiyeh, ...
Hezbollah Operative Indicted in Hariri's Assassination Killed in Syria
This is Beirut 2024-11-10 18:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Salim Ayyash, a senior Hezbollah figure, was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike, according to al-Hadath TV and Israeli media outlets. Israel’s Channel 12 confirmed that Ayyash, who was convicted of the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, was killed in an Israeli attack in Syria. It is believed that Ayyash may ...
Hezbollah Official Among Dozens Killed in Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon
This is Beirut 2024-11-10 17:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Dozens were killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Sunday, including Hezbollah official Ahmad Amhaz, who succumbed to severe injuries from an airstrike on Aalmat in the Jbeil district. The attack on Aalmat resulted in significant civilian casualties, with Lebanon's Ministry of Health reporting 23 dead and six wounded, some critically. Among the ...