This is Beirut 11/03 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The number of newly displaced Syrians recorded in Akkar, in northern Lebanon, has reached 8,500 people, according to the latest report published Tuesday evening by the Akkar Disaster and Crisis Management Unit. This increase is directly linked to the recent violent events on the Syrian coast. According to the report, this figure includes 1,791 ...
This is Beirut 11/03 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States has launched diplomatic working groups aimed at resolving long-standing border disputes between Lebanon and Israel, including the demarcation of the contentious Blue Line, US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus announced on Tuesday. In an interview on al-Jadeed television channel, Ortagus expressed optimism ...
Bassam Abou Zeid 11/03 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Americans and Israelis surprised the Lebanese by announcing the imminent launch of indirect negotiations to resolve the dispute along the southern border, specifically at the five points still occupied by Israel following the war in support of Gaza. The talks will also address the 13 remaining points of contention along the Blue Line. Notably, ...
This is Beirut 11/03 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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MP Georges Adwane announced on Tuesday that the Lebanese Forces, his affiliated party, will submit a written question to the government via Parliament regarding the remarks made on Monday by the Vice-Prime Minister, Tarek Mitri, concerning Hezbollah’s disarmament. In an interview on Monday evening with Al-Horra TV, Mr. Mitri emphasized that the ...
This is Beirut 11/03 18:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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WASHINGTON—U.S. efforts to broker lasting peace in the Middle East appear to be gaining traction, with senior officials expressing optimism about the potential for historic agreements in the region. “We are looking forward to peace, and we are aiming for peace, and by the grace of God, this will be achieved, hopefully soon,” ...
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 11/03 15:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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If the glass at your house got shattered during Hezbollah’s war with Israel, the Iran-backed militia would pay you $1,200 to fix it, a hefty sum by Lebanese standards. Reports, perhaps exaggerated, suggest that Hezbollah sits on a $10 billion budget allocated for reconstructing its partisans’ residential and commercial units. Spending at this ...
This is Beirut 11/03 14:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amid a persistent economic crisis and rising security tensions, Lebanon's new leadership is facing significant challenges. International efforts continue however to support the country through this critical phase. One of Lebanon's major challenges remains the situation in the south, where Israel continues to carry out sporadic military ...
This is Beirut 11/03 13:50 - Reading : less than a minute
At least one person was killed on Tuesday in an Israeli drone strike targeting a car on the Deir Zahrani-Houmine el-Faouqa road in Lebanon’s Nabatiyeh caza. The identity of the target was revealed on Tuesday evening by the Israeli army's Arabic-speaking spokesman, Avichay Adraee, who stated that Hassan Abbas Ezzeddine, head of the air ...
Johnny Kortbawi 11/03 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is determined to implement the Taif Agreement. His commitment to this accord is not new as Taif marked a clear transition between war and peace in Lebanon and provided various political factions with guarantees in governance. Salam has consistently expressed his support for Taif—not just after being appointed Prime ...
Philippe Abi-Akl 11/03 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Iran is clinging to its waning influence in key regional capitals, hoping to maximize leverage in negotiations over its nuclear program. It continues to destabilize Syria and offer hollow rhetorical support to Hezbollah in Lebanon, ignoring the risk of provoking the US administration’s unwavering support to Israel, and the latter’s ...
This is Beirut 10/03 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
MP and leader of the Kataeb Party Samy Gemayel was invited on Monday by the Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdellatif Derian, to take part in the Ramadan iftar, scheduled for March 15 at Dar el-Fatwa, in the presence of the President of the Lebanese Republic, General Joseph Aoun. The invitation was handed to him on Monday by the President of the ...
This is Beirut 10/03 22:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized on Monday evening that a new phase was on the horizon for Lebanon. He stressed the need for the government “to preserve the trust granted to it by both MPs and citizens, which requires daily effort on its part.” The Prime Minister made these remarks during the iftar reception organized on Monday evening ...