There Might Be a Shot for a Ceasefire in Lebanon, According to Hochstein

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The American envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, told reporters at the White House that there might be "a shot" at getting a ceasefire in Lebanon in the coming weeks, according to the American news website, Axios. "I am hopeful we can get it," Hochstein was quoted as saying. Axios revealed that Ron Dermer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Lacroix in Lebanon to Assert the Significance of 1701

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 21:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the head of peace operations, is in Lebanon to support peacekeepers at this difficult period, according to a UNIFIL statement on Tuesday night. Lacroix met with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and will hold discussions with other Lebanese leaders to emphasize the significance of Resolution 1701 and the vital function of ...

Abdallah Takes Over as LAU’s 10th President

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Lebanese American University (LAU) announced in a statement on Tuesday that Dr. Chaouki T. Abdallah, a researcher and educator who held several high-ranking positions in the United States, has assumed his duties as the university’s new and 10th president. The most recent position he held before joining LAU was Executive Vice President ...

A New Parliamentary Commission for Displaced Persons' Affairs

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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A Parliamentary commission made up of members of different parliamentary blocs was set up on Tuesday to follow up the needs of the displaced persons, alongside the government’s emergency committee. A meeting was held for this purpose in the Parliament at the invitation of Hezbollah and Amal’s blocs. The MPs underlined the need to finish the ...

Israel Targets Abadiyeh in Aley District for the First Time, 12 people killed in Joun

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The number of victims rose on Tuesday as Israeli attacks persisted across Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes killed 29 people across the country, among them many who had been displaced by the intensified conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks targeted not only known Hezbollah strongholds such as the southern suburbs of Beirut, but also ...

Riyadh Summit: Mikati Briefs Berri, Calls for International Pressure on Israel

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati briefed Speaker Nabih Berri on Tuesday on the exceptional Arab-Islamic summit, held in Saudi Arabia the day before, which called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza. Following the meeting, Mikati refrained from making a public statement.  The premier had stressed during an earlier meeting on the ...

Strikes in Beirut's Southern Suburbs, Heavy Shelling in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 11:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli army has intensified its air campaign by striking buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Tuesday. This latest attack comes after earlier evacuation orders urging residents to leave immediately. Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee had warned earlier of impending strikes on Hezbollah-affiliated facilities, with maps identifying ...

UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon Warns of "Extremely Bleak" Crisis

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 11:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon, Imran Riza, has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating situation in Lebanon, describing the humanitarian landscape as “extremely bleak.” In a recent statement, he highlighted “alarming and unprecedented levels” of civilian casualties and humanitarian burden from the ongoing ...

Lebanon Balancing on The Edge of Truce and War

Natasha Metni Torbey 2024-11-12 10:30 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

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Caught in the crossfire between Israel and Iran—through its proxies Hamas and Hezbollah—Lebanon is plunging deeper into uncertainty. Under the looming threat of military escalation, the country, now stripped of its ability to influence its own fate, has become the focal point of numerous international negotiations, which remain ambiguous and ...

VideosNavigating Lebanon’s Passport Challenges

Rayan Chami 2024-11-12 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Passports

The process of obtaining a passport in Lebanon remains a challenge for citizens. Increased demand, coupled with the effects of regional instability, has strained the system. However, efforts are being made to improve efficiency and address the growing needs.

SpotlightCorm Raises Alarm Over Internet Vulnerability

Christiane Tager 2024-11-12 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As connectivity becomes a lifeline for everyone, Lebanon faces a serious threat to its internet network. Johnny Corm, the caretaker Minister of Telecommunications, has issued a stark warning, cautioning that the country's internet is at significant risk. Speaking to This is Beirut, he explained that “Lebanon’s airspace is open, allowing ...

Divine Justice and the Principles of Retribution

Johnny Kortbawi 2024-11-12 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Two key figures orchestrated the assassination of the martyred former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, although the International Tribunal for Lebanon had initially accused four suspects and later added a fifth. Mustafa Badreddine and Salim Ayyash were the main perpetrators. The others were primarily accused of fabricating the Abu Adas video and ...