Macron Voices Support for Lebanon’s Weapons Restriction Plan

This is Beirut 28/08 15:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday expressed support for the Lebanese government’s plan to restrict weapons, describing it as a key step that must be carried out carefully, “especially since it has received broad European and international backing.” In a phone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Macron discussed ...

VideosUNIFIL Discovers Hezbollah Bunker in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 28/08 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the border village of El Meri, UNIFIL uncovered a Hezbollah bunker. Inside were a 152 mm howitzer and dozens of crates of ammunition left intact despite an Israeli strike. UNIFIL is now securing the area to allow the Lebanese army to recover the equipment.

Lebanese Ministries Push to Integrate AI in Public Administration

This is Beirut 28/08 11:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon is stepping up efforts to modernize public administration and infrastructure through artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology. A high-level workshop held at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport brought together Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence Kamal Shehadeh, Minister of Public Works Fayez ...

Defense Minister: Lebanon to Centralize All Arms Under State Authority

This is Beirut 28/08 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Defense Minister Michel Menassa reaffirmed that the government has taken a clear strategic decision: to unify all weapons under state authority. He said the army has been tasked with drafting an operational plan to implement the disarmament before the end of the month. In an interview with Kuwait’s Al-Jarida, Menassa commented on recent remarks ...

PoliticsAmerica’s Beirut Gamble: Barrack, Ortagus and Graham Push Lebanon Toward Peace

Salam El Zaatari 28/08 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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When Tom Barrack, Morgan Ortagus and Senator Lindsey Graham touched down in Beirut, it was clear that the United States was no longer willing to watch Lebanon’s crisis unfold from the sidelines. Their visit was not ceremonial. It was an intervention, part carrot, part stick, designed to push Lebanon into one of the most consequential decisions ...

Army Collects Weapons from Palestinian Camps in South

This is Beirut 28/08 10:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army on Thursday launched its largest weapons collection operation since the end of the civil war, targeting Palestinian refugee camps both south and north of the Litani River. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to ensure that arms remain solely under state control. The campaign began in the Tyre region, ...

VideosThe Strength to Overcome: From Cancer to Graduation

Rayan Chami 28/08 10:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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UN Security Council to Vote Thursday on UNIFIL’s Future

This is Beirut 28/08 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The UN Security Council is set to vote Thursday on the future of the blue helmet peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon, which has faced U.S. and Israeli opposition. The Panamanian presidency of the Council announced that the session, repeatedly postponed, will be held on Thursday. Some 10,800 peacekeepers have been acting as a buffer between ...

EditorialHezbollah: The Voice of Its Master

Marc Saikali 28/08 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Hezbollah and its weapons, a never-ending tale. Same story, on repeat. Giving up the arsenal? Never. Without it, there is no arbitrary power, no rent to collect. And like any loyal client, Hezbollah clings to its dealer: Iran. Each time an Iranian leader takes the stage or embarks on a “diplomatic” tour, the pattern is predictable. Days ...

Hezbollah Escalates Rhetoric After Barrack’s Visit

This is Beirut 27/08 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah raised its tone once again on Wednesday, a day after US envoys Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus’ visit to Beirut, during which international support for restoring Lebanese sovereignty over the entire national territory was reaffirmed. Hussein Khalil, political aide to Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, renewed threats and leveled ...

Counterfeit Gold: Arrests and a Practical Guide for Cautious Buyers

Liliane Mokbel 27/08 18:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On August 20 in Jounieh, a sweep by the Internal Security Forces led to the arrest of several members of a network selling counterfeit gold. While the operation highlights the need for vigilance, political, security and economic uncertainty continues to push Lebanese citizens toward the precious metal. But how can one tell a fake ounce from a ...

ISF Foils Captagon Smuggling Attempt at BIA

This is Beirut 27/08 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced on Wednesday that officers at Beirut’s International Airport (BIA) arrested a woman on June 19 as she attempted to smuggle around 15 kilograms of Captagon pills hidden inside candy boxes. In a statement, the ISF revealed that the arrest was part of an ongoing security plan led by the Judicial Police ...