Lebanon

Charbel’s Path, the Path of a People: The Lebanese Camino Is Launched

Makram Haddad 21/07 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

A breath of spirituality swept through the heights of Annaya on Sunday, July 20, with the official inauguration of Section 1 of Darb Mar Charbel, the first long-distance pilgrimage trail in Lebanon. Also known as the Camino de San Charbel, in reference to the world’s great spiritual routes, this ambitious project aims to connect key sites tied ...

Parliament to Vote on Lifting MP Bouchikian’s Immunity

This is Beirut 21/07 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s Parliament is set to hold a session on Wednesday to vote on lifting the immunity of former Minister of Economy and current MP Georges Bouchikian. The decision follows a joint meeting held in Ain el-Tineh between the Bureau of Parliament and the Parliamentary Administration and Justice Committee. Reports indicate that Bouchikian, who ...

Barrack: Hezbollah Disarmament Is a Lebanese Internal Matter

This is Beirut 21/07 13:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US presidential envoy Tom Barrack arrived in Beirut on Sunday for his third official visit to Lebanon in recent weeks, signaling a ramp-up in diplomatic efforts to ease escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Barrack began his meetings on Monday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace, accompanied by US Ambassador Lisa ...

AnalysisThe Grammar of a Bungled Transition

Charles Chartouni 21/07 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The interpretation of political events can often lead to misunderstandings and confusion. It is crucial to establish clear communication and guidelines to navigate such complexities effectively. Without these measures, the potential for misinterpretation increases, which can exacerbate tensions and hinder progress. Therefore, fostering an ...

Lebanon Finalizes Response to US Proposal as Tom Barrack Requests Clarifications

This is Beirut 20/07 20:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon is nearing completion of its official response to the US proposal addressing the disarmament of Hezbollah. According to reports by “Al-Jadeed” TV, the tripartite presidential committee convened Sunday evening at Baabda Palace to finalize the Lebanese remarks before handing them over to US envoy Tom Barrack. Barrack, for his part, has ...

EditorialHezbollah: A Gun to Lebanon’s Head

Marc Saikali 20/07 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Same clarity, same concern — and this time, perhaps, a colder anger. The American envoy didn’t come for coffee. He came to assess the situation. And to restate the facts as they are: Hezbollah is dragging Lebanon toward civil war, and the world may well decide to walk away. This isn’t a threat — it’s a possible outcome of the current ...

Patriarch Rai Calls for Electoral Reform at Saint Charbel Feast

This is Beirut 20/07 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai presided over the Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the Feast of Saint Charbel at the Monastery of Saint Maroun in Annaya, in the presence of President Joseph Aoun, the First Lady and a large gathering of dignitaries. In his sermon, Patriarch Rai addressed electoral issues, calling for the repeal of Article 112 of ...

Concrete Plant Bombed Near Yaroun

This is Beirut 20/07 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli fighter jet dropped a bomb on Sunday near a house in the town of Aita al-Shaab. Two explosions were heard in Bint Jbeil, caused by the Israeli army bombing a concrete plant near Yaroun, sparking panic among residents. On Sunday afternoon, heavy gunfire was fired from the Israeli radar post toward the outskirts of the town of Shebaa, ...

ChronicleCross Our Heart

Fady Noun 20/07 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon faces an existential threat, warns Tom Barrack. He suggests the country could be absorbed into one of those large regional blocs the United States dreams of building for energy, commercial or security reasons. The diplomat likely had a slip of the tongue. He should have read the letter addressed in 1989 by Pope John Paul II to all Catholic ...

SpotlightFrom Empire to Nation

Amine Jules Iskandar 20/07 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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In the Levant, Islam took root in the major Mediterranean coastal cities—Jaffa, Haifa, Acre, Sidon, Beirut, Tripoli, Tartus and Latakia. Surrounded by Christian and Jewish hill communities or overshadowed by dominant Christian mountain ranges, these urban populations never felt isolated. Instead, they saw themselves as fully integrated into the ...

Lebanon: Exports on the Rise, Trade Deficit Worsens

Liliane Mokbel 19/07 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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According to data from the Higher Council of Customs, Lebanese exports rose by 21% between January and May 2025, reaching 1.5 billion dollars compared to 1.2 billion a year earlier. This increase reflects renewed competitiveness for “Made in Lebanon” products, which are seen as better suited to local purchasing power and more reliable in ...

Two Dead in Israeli Strikes in Khiam and Yohmor al-Shaqif

This is Beirut 19/07 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced that the Army “carried out an airstrike earlier on Saturday, eliminating a member of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force who was involved in efforts to rebuild infrastructure in the Khiam area in southern Lebanon.” He added on the X platform (formerly Twitter): "The operative’s ...