Lebanon

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

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

Walid Jumblatt Syria Ahmad Al-Sharaa Druze Jarmana Sahnaya

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 ...

Council of Ministers Approves Draft Law on Judicial Independence

This is Beirut 02/05 19:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s Council of Ministers approved the Judicial Independence Bill on Friday, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s legal system. The bill aims to ensure the impartiality of judges by protecting them from external pressures during the decision-making process. This measure is expected to restore public trust in the ...

Lebanon to Grant Exceptional Entry Permits to Jaramana and Sahnaya Residents

This is Beirut 02/05 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese General Security is set to issue exceptional one-month entry permits to residents of the Syrian towns of Jaramana and Sahnaya, sources told An-Nahar newspaper on Friday. The decision comes as part of ongoing security coordination between Lebanon and Syria amid escalating tensions in southern Syria. The permits will allow residents of the ...

Food Security: Economy Minister Launches Strategic Study With FAO and WFP

This is Beirut 02/05 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Minister of Trade and Economy, Amer Bisat, held talks with representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP), in the presence of the Director General of Cereals and Sugar Beet and the Director of Grain Silos. Discussions focused on the development of a national food security strategy and the ...

Municipal Elections Set Stage for Legislative Showdown

Johnny Kortbawi 02/05 15:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The municipal elections, even indirectly, will have a significant impact on the upcoming parliamentary elections. Many of these coalitions may not endure, but they reveal how political actors are positioning themselves—not just in relation to their allies, but more tellingly, to their rivals. In Metn, the alliance between the Free Patriotic ...

SpotlightMultiple Sclerosis in Lebanon: A Crisis Beyond the Disease

Makram Haddad 02/05 15:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

LAU Multiple Sclerosis

MS is a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It happens when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective layer around nerves, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. This leads to symptoms like trouble walking, vision problems, numbness, bladder issues, fatigue, and sometimes ...

Civil Defense on Maximum Alert Ahead of Municipal Elections

This is Beirut 02/05 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Directorate General of Civil Defense announced on Friday that it has raised its operational readiness to 100% ahead of the first phase of Lebanon’s municipal elections, set to kick off this weekend in the Mount Lebanon Governorate. The heightened alert will be in effect from 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 3, through 8:00 AM on Monday, May 5. In ...

Higher Defense Council: National Security and Electoral Integrity

This is Beirut 02/05 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Hamas Joseph Aoun lebanon Nawaf Salam Lebanese Army

For the first time under President Joseph Aoun’s leadership, the Higher Defense Council convened on Friday at the Baabda Palace, where it issued a strong warning to Hamas following rocket launches from Lebanon toward Israel on March 22 and 28. At the conclusion of the session, the Council stated that any military use of Lebanese territory ...

ReportTwo Days Before the Municipal Elections, Voters Weigh Civic Duty Against Deep Mistrust

Marilyne Jallad 02/05 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The excitement of first-time voters stands in stark contrast with the deep-seated skepticism of older generations, many of whom have lost faith in the promise of democratic renewal. Yet, across this generational divide, a common refrain emerges: a yearning for an electoral system that is more inclusive, transparent and more attuned to the ...

Press Syndicate Urges Media Reform and Justice on Press Freedom Day

This is Beirut 02/05 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On Friday, the Syndicate of Lebanese Press Editors marked World Press Freedom Day by honoring journalists killed or injured in the line of duty. In a statement, the Syndicate called for justice, media reform and renewed commitment to journalistic ethics and independence. Moreover, the Syndicate condemned the ongoing impunity for crimes against ...

Jbeil: A Pivotal Electoral Battle

Élie-Joe Kamel 02/05 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Jbeil municipal elections

The upcoming municipal elections in Jbeil are set to be crucial, with significant implications for both the city and the surrounding region. Jbeil, also known as Byblos, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site, plays a strategic role as Lebanon’s cultural, tourism, and economic hub. Its ...