Lebanon

Israeli Drone Strikes Target Various Locations in South Lebanon

This Is Beirut 03/05 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute

An Israeli drone launched two bombs targeting the outskirts of the towns of Markaba and Tallousseh, located in the caza of Marjeyoun, South Lebanon, on Saturday afternoon. In the late afternoon, an Israeli drone fired two guided missiles at a car in the village of Qabrikha, within the same caza. Another Israeli drone carried out a targeted ...

Qassem: Hezbollah Is Conducting a Comprehensive Evaluation to Usher in a New Phase

This is Beirut 03/05 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem announced that his party is currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation encompassing security, military, political, and cultural domains, aiming to review its performance and draw lessons from recent developments. In an interview with Majallat Iqtidar magazine on Saturday, he stated that "Hezbollah is ...

SpotlightDisarming Hezbollah: A Time-Sensitive Approach

Amal Chmouny 03/05 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's statement that Beirut will not forcibly disarm Hezbollah is reverberating through Washington, sparking debates about Lebanon's political future and the role of the heavily armed militia. Aoun aims for a dialogue-driven strategy, attempting to persuade Hezbollah to relinquish its arms instead of engaging in a ...

VideosSmall Lives of a White Chair

Sarah Martin 03/05 16:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the streets of Beirut, the humble white plastic chair is everywhere. In front of shops, tucked into alleyways, sitting quietly at the edge of a sidewalk. It witnesses the ordinary: smoke breaks, neighborhood chats, shared silences. So common, we hardly notice it anymore. Yet it tells a story of local life, improvised hospitality, stillness, and ...

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When The Virgin "Turns," The Whole World Turns With Her!

Fadi Noun 03/05 15:55 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The month of May has, for centuries, been dedicated to Mary. In Lebanon, the feast of Our Lady of Lebanon is celebrated on the first Sunday of May. On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Virgin appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, entrusting them with messages—once considered "secrets"—that, though now revealed, continue to stir the conscience ...

Lebanon Issues Official Warning to Hamas, Movement Vows Compliance

This is Beirut 03/05 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Based on the recommendations of the Supreme Defense Council and a decision by the Lebanese government, General Security Director General Major General Hassan Shaker, in the presence of Army Intelligence Director Brigadier General Tony Qahwaji, summoned the Hamas representative in Lebanon, Ahmad Abdel Hadi. During the meeting, Abdel Hadi was ...

Municipal Elections 2025: Mount Lebanon Kicks Off the Race

Elie Ziadé 03/05 14:00 - Reading : 16 minute(s)

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Jumblatt Condemns Israeli Strikes on Syria, Urges Support for Political Resolution

This Is Beirut 03/05 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt strongly condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, including areas near Damascus, calling them a “flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty” and warning that they “do not contribute to the political resolution” currently underway with Syrian President Ahmad ...

Mossad Agents Behind Deadly 'Pager Operation' in Lebanon Publicly Honored During Independence Ceremony

This Is Beirut 03/05 10:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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During Israel’s 77th Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl last Wednesday, three masked Mossad operatives identified only by the initials “R,” “D” and “N” appeared publicly for the first time. Israeli media reported that these individuals led the covert “Killer Pager Operation” targeting Hezbollah members in ...

SpotlightSecurity Forces Given Free Rein to Pursue Hamas Military Wing

Bassam Abou Zeid 03/05 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese authorities—through the Higher Defense Council—have initiated a confrontation with the Palestinian movement Hamas, following the latter’s involvement in supporting Gaza from Lebanese territory under the full sponsorship of Hezbollah. While Lebanon has yet to address Hezbollah’s own weapons arsenal, it appears to be using the ...

Joumblatt Meets Al-Sharaa, Calls for Accountability Over Tensions in Syria

This is Beirut 02/05 20:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In a surprise visit to the Syrian capital on Friday, former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the People’s Palace. The private meeting marks a notable shift in regional political dynamics and comes amid rising tensions in southern Syria. Joumblatt left the palace without making any ...

Sheikh Sami Abi Al-Muna Urges Unity and Regional Stability Amidst Tensions in Syria

This is Beirut 02/05 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Sheikh Sami Abi Al-Mona Druze Nawaf Salam Syria

In a recent meeting at the Druze Unitarian Community House on Friday, Sheikh Sami Abi Al-Muna, the Grand Mufti of the Druze community, addressed a gathering of Arab ambassadors and accredited officials, emphasizing the importance of unity in the face of mounting tensions in Syria. He denounced the recent bloody events in Syria, labeling them as ...