Fady Noun 12/10 13:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
By waging a “low-intensity” war against Israel, Hezbollah’s slain leader Hassan Nasrallah made a grave miscalculation, the consequences of which the entire nation of Lebanon is now bearing. The pressing question is how to convince Hezbollah to accept the failure of its war. For the moment, the group remains in denial, even though, as ...
This is Beirut 12/10 13:20 - Reading : less than a minute
In an interview, MP Elias Estephan urges immediate action on international resolutions to rescue Lebanon from its ongoing crisis. He discusses the urgent need for presidential elections as a catalyst for national unity, expressing hope that diverse factions can unite under a renewed government, steering the country away from internal conflict.
This is Beirut 12/10 12:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
While the southern suburb of Beirut, a Hezbollah hotbed, remained cautiously calm, southern Lebanon and the Beqaa were subjected to violent attacks on Saturday, resulting in several deaths and injuries. The Lebanese Army suffered more losses overnight Friday to Saturday in an Israeli strike that hit Bayssariyeh (Saida), killing a soldier and his ...
This Is Beirut 12/10 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health stated that "from September 23rd to October 11th, 2024, General Security recorded the crossing of 317,457 Syrian citizens and 115,044 Lebanese citizens into Syrian territory." Similarly, it announced that as of Saturday (today), 187,000 displaced people (39,000 families) have been registered in the shelters ...
12/10 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United States UNIFIL south Lebanon
Prior to initiating what they termed limited ground operations along the Lebanese border, the Israeli Army communicated with UNIFIL forces stationed along the Blue Line, requesting the evacuation of specific positions. However, the international force declined this request. Recently, the Israeli Army announced that Hezbollah was operating near ...
11/10 22:43 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Nabih Berry Résolution 1701 Resolution 1559
For Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, UN Security Council Resolution 1559 seems to be a thing of the past. This is what the head of the legislature stated in an interview on Thursday night with the local TV channel Al-Jadeed, saying that 1559 is “behind us,” and that “the only international resolution” on the agenda is “1701.” This ...
This is Beirut 11/10 21:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein United States israel
US envoy Amos Hochstein said on Friday that the US administration has been working “day and night” to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible in Lebanon. Speaking in an interview with MTV, he revealed that coordination is underway with the Lebanese government and the army commander in order “to reach what the people want” through the ...
Hala Abdallah 11/10 20:35 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 11, 2024.
11/10 18:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces opposition Meerab
In April, a conference was held at the Lebanese Forces headquarters in Meerab to advocate for the implementation of Resolution 1701. This initiative drew swift criticism from both allies and opponents, with many questioning how such a topic could arise amidst the “Gaza support front” declared by Hezbollah against the Israeli Army at the ...
This is Beirut 11/10 18:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Irish Foreign Minister Michael Martin denounced on Friday “the alleged attack by Israeli forces which left two UN peacekeepers wounded” and charged that Israel was becoming “increasingly hostile to UN troops.” In parallel, Irish Prime Minister, Simon Harris, had expressed his “deep concern” at the reports but Martin went further ...
This is Beirut 11/10 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Baalbeck Lebanese Army South Lebanon
Two Lebanese army soldiers were killed and three were injured on Friday in an Israeli airstrike next to an army checkpoint in the town of Kfar Yatar in south Lebanon, an army statement said. The attack blocked the road and ambulance teams encountered difficulties in evacuating the wounded. Israeli fighter jets carried out relentless raids ...
Yara Germany 11/10 17:32 - Reading : less than a minute
The NGO Nawraj has been supporting Lebanese people affected by the war since October 8, 2023. In addition to providing emergency aid to displaced individuals, Nawraj also assists those who have remained in their homes. To continue supporting the 2,300 families it is committed to, Nawraj is appealing for solidarity from everyone. To support ...