Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Kill at Least Ten, US Confirms ‘Ceasefire Holding’

This is Beirut 2024-12-03 10:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army initiated a heavy deployment in and around the city of Tyre on Tuesday afternoon. This move comes as part of the military’s redeployment efforts in the region, particularly targeting border villages to ensure security amid renewed tensions between Hezbollah and Israel since the ceasefire agreement came into effect. Troops ...

Changes in Lebanon and Syria Redefine Regional Dynamics

Philippe Abi-Akl 2024-12-03 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Regional developments are unfolding at an unprecedented pace. From Lebanon to Syria, a surge of violence is sweeping through the region, igniting multiple fronts targeting Iran’s proxies in its self-declared spheres of influence. Iraq risks being drawn in unless it distances itself and aligns with a broader international effort that appears ...

As Ceasefire Falters, Lebanon Urges Quick Action on Monitoring Committee

Bassam Abou Zeid 2024-12-02 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The ceasefire in southern Lebanon is faltering, raising concerns among local, regional, and international key players about its potential collapse. In response, many of these parties rushed to initiate a series of contacts aimed at stabilizing the situation. However, their efforts have so far proven unsuccessful. Hezbollah retaliated against what ...

Hezbollah Fires "Warning" Missiles at Israel Further Denting Fragile Ceasefire

This is Beirut 2024-12-02 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a new security development, and for the first time since the ceasefire took effect, Israeli media reported Monday the first violation of the ceasefire agreement from the Lebanese side. It indicated that two rockets were launched from Lebanon toward Mount Dov landing in an open area, with reports of two explosions heard near the Rweissat ...

Israeli Drone Strike Kills State Security Officer

This is Beirut 2024-12-02 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The General Directorate of State Security declared that an Israeli drone targeted State Security personnel, killing Corporal Mahdi Khreis of the Nabatieh Regional Directorate while he was on duty. The attack, described as a blatant violation of the Armistice Agreement, was carried out with a guided missile. The Directorate condemned the assault ...

VideosMawlawi: The Issue of the Displaced Was Well Handled

Chelsea Al Arif 2024-12-02 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute

After meeting with several mohafezin, caretaker Minister of Interior Judge Bassam Mawlawi held a press conference to discuss the issue of displaced persons and their safe return.

Mikati and Qatari Ambassador Discuss Humanitarian Aid Efforts

This is Beirut 2024-12-02 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, met with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Grand Serail on Monday to discuss the ongoing Qatari humanitarian aid efforts in Lebanon. The ambassador reported that 21 C-17 aircraft have landed in Lebanon to date, each delivering approximately 113 tons of aid, with 80% of ...

Journalist Daoud Rammal Files Complaint, Advocates for Press Freedom

This is Beirut 2024-12-02 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Journalist Daoud Rammal announced on Monday that he has filed a formal complaint with judicial authorities after being assaulted on Saturday by what he described as "an outlaw partisan group." Rammal’s announcement was made at a sit-in held in his support outside the Palace of Justice in Beirut. The incident reportedly occurred in Doueir, a ...

EditorialDenial and an 'Ultra-Divine Victory'

Michel Touma 2024-12-02 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In psychology, denial is a well-known defense mechanism used to cope with failures and setbacks. It is therefore not surprising that Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, confidently asserts — along with his party’s leadership and supporters — that the two-month-long conflict with Israel brought about a victory “greater” ...

Drone Targets Lebanese Army in Hermel

This is Beirut 2024-12-02 09:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army stated on Monday that an Israeli drone targeted a bulldozer while it was carrying out fortification work inside the al-Abara military center in Hosh al-Sayyid Ali - Hermel, which resulted in a soldier being wounded. The Lebanese Army Command also announced in a statement its plans to detonate unexploded ordnance left from ...

Israel Says It Killed Two Hezbollah Members in South, Cites Agreement Violation

This is Beirut 2024-12-01 22:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli army announced on Sunday evening that it had killed two Hezbollah members near a church in southern Lebanon, claiming their presence violated the ceasefire agreement. The incident is one of several reported breaches of the agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, raising concerns over the vulnerability of the ceasefire. According to ...

Families of August 4 Victims Warn Cabinet Against Corrupt Move at Upcoming Meeting

This is Beirut 2024-12-01 15:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Families of the Victims of the August 4 port explosion issued a statement on Sunday condemning “the inclusion of item 26 on the Cabinet's agenda scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024, which involves reviewing the legal and professional status of suspect Hani Hajj Shehade, possibly paving the way for his reinstatement to his ...