This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Saudi ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Al-Bukhari, was quoted as telling his visitors that “Saudi Arabia is not pulling out of the Lebanese arena and has not withdrawn from Lebanon as some like to propagate.” He revealed that 22 development projects have been already discussed with Lebanese officials and relevant ministers at the Lebanese-Saudi ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 10:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On the 79th anniversary of Lebanese Army Day, Army Commander General Joseph Aoun reaffirmed the army’s steadfast commitment to achieving a permanent ceasefire under Resolution 1701, in coordination with UNIFIL. He also reaffirmed the army’s commitment to maintaining security and control at all border areas, “unmindful of negative campaigns ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 21:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Regarding the expected Israeli strike on Lebanon, the United States State Department stated that "Israel striking Beirut is a hypothesis and we will not comment on that now," claiming that the rocket that fell on Majdal Shams was launched from an area controlled by Hezbollah. The US State Department announced that it is holding talks to ensure ...
Marc Saikali 2024-07-29 19:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In the streets of Beirut, night and day, people are glued to their smartphones, constantly on the lookout for any bit of news. It's fair to say the Lebanese could compete in the Olympics for staying connected to information and sweep all the medals. Every resident of this unique country has a dozen apps on their device, flooding them with a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 19:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Escalations between Hezbollah and Israel were hightened on Monday with the threat of a potential war after the attack on Majdal Shams. On Monday, 3 civilians were injured when Israeli artillery targeted a house in the town of Shebaa. An Israeli drone attacked a car in Kounine with a guided missile, and it was reported that two people were ...
Marc Saikali 2024-07-29 19:11 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
As the drums of war grow increasingly deafening, a few small statements offer a glimmer of hope. The comment from Lebanese Caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib almost went unnoticed amid the maelstrom of threats: “Hezbollah is ready to withdraw behind the Litani River if Israel stops its violations.” And so, we are back to the ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A diplomat from the Quintet, the five-state committee engaged in helping Lebanon overcome its prolonged presidential election crisis, was quoted as saying by visitors that the solution to the Lebanese crisis begins with adherence to the Taif Agreement and the application of the Constitution and jurisprudence, while avoiding misinterpretation and ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 18:31 - Reading : less than a minute
Cell phone operator Alfa announced late Monday afternoon that Internet service on its network was back up and running in areas previously affected by the partial disruption. Alfa had indicated in the morning that Internet service was slowing down in certain regions of Lebanon due to a partial network failure. The operator assured us that ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 16:34 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Due to fears of a wider war between Hezbollah and Israel, several airlines have suspended or cancelled some of their flights to and from Beirut. At the same time, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the American, German and Italian Chancelleries have advised their nationals in Lebanon to “avoid or exercise caution” in following security ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 15:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Free Patriotic Movement Gebran Bassil
Disputes within the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), initiated by its leader Gebran Bassil, have become public and widely discussed. Bassil’s efforts to undermine and eliminate party cadres have intensified, especially after the 2022 elections and a significant decline in the party’s Christian representation—from nearly 70% in 2005 to less ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 14:33 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The United States, Italy and Germany warned their citizens on Monday against staying in Lebanon amid heightened tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. The Saudi government reaffirmed its decision to ban travel to Lebanon for its citizens, emphasizing the importance of abiding by this directive due to current security concerns. The US Embassy in ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 14:11 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Germany’s national airline group Lufthansa, which encompasses Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowings and Lufthansa, announced on Monday that it is suspending flights to Beirut until August 5. This decision is due to safety concerns stemming from the recent escalations in the Middle East. In its statement, Lufthansa and its subsidiary ...