SpotlightPressure Is Mounting, Lebanon Urged to Set a Timeline for Hezbollah's Disarmament

Bassam Abou Zeid 02/04 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A Western diplomatic source voiced concern over the situation in Lebanon, warning that mounting internal and external pressures on President Joseph Aoun’s term could lead to its failure if the first year does not yield tangible progress on multiple fronts. The source noted that high expectations surrounded Joseph Aoun’s election as president ...

VideosRush for Gold: Lebanese Seeking Security

Élie-Joe Kamel 02/04 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute

In Lebanon, economic uncertainty is driving Lebanese citizens to turn to gold, the ultimate safe haven, with prices surpassing $3,000 per ounce.

SpotlightThe Unbearable Burden of the Syrian Crisis in Lebanon

Natasha Metni Torbey 02/04 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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With the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the justification long used by the international community – particularly the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) – for maintaining the Syrian presence in Lebanon no longer holds. The agency had argued that “political refugees” would face serious danger if they returned and that coordinating their repatriation with ...

Roumieh Prison Courtroom Set to Resume Operations to Ease Overcrowding

This is Beirut 02/04 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a significant step, the long-dormant courtroom inside Roumieh Prison is set to resume operations, offering a solution to Lebanon’s mounting prison overcrowding crisis. The decision was confirmed on Wednesday during a meeting between Minister of Justice Adel Nassar and Minister of Interior Ahmad al-Hajjar. Both officials stressed the urgency ...

SpotlightEducation in Lebanon: The Struggle of Anxious Parents

David Sahyoun 02/04 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon has been entrenched in a protracted, multifaceted structural crisis, compounded by prolonged security instability, regional conflicts, political tensions and sporadic outbreaks of violence. These factors have fostered an environment of uncertainty and anxiety. The war that erupted in 2023 has layered additional trauma and disruption, ...

VideosAleph Abi Saad: A Performance for a Cause

Lyne Sammouri 02/04 17:14 - Reading : less than a minute

A night of music with a purpose! Aleph Abi Saad and his orchestra took over the Casino du Liban theater, using melodies to make impact in support of Grace Hills Association, an organization committed to helping people with special needs.

Shiite Council Files Legal Complaint Over Rocket Attacks and Pro-Israel Rhetoric

This is Beirut 02/04 16:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Supreme Islamic Shiite Council has filed a legal complaint against unidentified individuals responsible for launching rockets from southern Lebanon toward Israel, as well as those accused of spreading Israeli military propaganda and fueling sectarian tensions. Filed on Wednesday through the council’s attorney, Dr. Hassan Fadlallah, the ...

Baarini Advocates for Conditional Normalization with Israel

This is Beirut 02/04 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Akkar MP Walid Baarini on Wednesday sparked debate with a controversial tweet on normalization with Israel, arguing that it should not be approached with “one-upmanship and bravado.” “Normalization is acceptable if it protects us from aggression, if it helps us reclaim our land and guarantees that it won’t be occupied again, and if it ...

Morgan Ortagus Expected in Beirut Soon After Israel

This is Beirut 02/04 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Deputy US Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus is expected in Israel within the next hours, carrying a proposal for settling the persisting tensions between Lebanon and Israel, particularly in light of the escalation in recent days. According to several sources, Ortagus, who will travel to Lebanon after her visit to Israel, will seek ...

US State Department Appoints Massad Boulos as Senior Advisor for Africa

This is Beirut 02/04 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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The US Department of State announced on Tuesday the appointment of Massad Boulos as Senior Advisor for Africa. This position adds a new role to Boulos, in addition to his existing role as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs. According to the press release, Massad Boulos will travel to Africa on April 3 to address ...

SpotlightEid Celebrations: Joy Amid Conflict’s Shadow

Christiane Tager 02/04 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Despite the psychological impact of the airstrikes, Ramzi Salman, the President of the Lebanese Guesthouses Syndicate, told This is Beirut on Tuesday that the Eid al-Fitr weekend saw a significant influx of visitors. According to Salman, guesthouses experienced relatively strong bookings, highlighting the sector’s resilience amid the ongoing ...

5,000 Syrian Refugees Flee to Northern Lebanon in 24 Hours

This is Beirut 01/04 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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A report published by the Disaster and Crisis Management Unit, led by Akkar Governor Imad Labaki, confirmed on Tuesday that 5,000 Syrian refugees fled coastal areas of Syria within 24 hours, bringing the total number of arrivals since March 10 to 20,496 – including 4,085 families, among which 165 Lebanese families. These refugees have spread ...