Lebanon

Aoun Urges Truth and Transparency as Members of National Commission for Missing Persons Take Oath

This is Beirut 15/10 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On Wednesday, members of the National Commission for Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons were sworn in before the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, who reaffirmed that “the right to know the truth is a sacred right for every family.” The president also called on all parties to cooperate and “break the wall of silence” ...

US Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, Readies for Diplomatic Mission

This is Beirut 15/10 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Michel Issa has officially been sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Lebanon, marking the imminent start of his diplomatic mission in the country. Speaking during a ceremony held Tuesday evening at the Lebanese Embassy in Washington, Issa said: “I am preparing to depart soon for Lebanon to begin my mission as US Ambassador.” He ...

SpotlightTrump Pressures Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah Following Gaza Agreement

Amal Chmouny 15/10 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In the wake of the recent Gaza peace agreement, the United States is sharpening its focus on disarming Hezbollah, the militant group that has long contributed to Lebanon's instability. The aftermath of this agreement is expected to catalyze significant geopolitical shifts, compelling external powers, particularly the US, to take decisive actions ...

VideosPolluted Water: 3 Questions for Dr. Elie Haddad

Yara Germany 14/10 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium found in water, has been making headlines lately in Lebanon. Dr. Elie Haddad, an infectious disease specialist at Hôtel-Dieu de France, explains everything you need to know about it.

Syria to Hand Over Data on Political Assassinations in Lebanon

This is Beirut 14/10 19:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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During a two-hour meeting in Beirut, Lebanon and Syria reached an agreement for Syria to provide all available information related to security incidents that occurred in Lebanon during the period of Syrian control, particularly concerning political assassinations. The meeting was held on Tuesday between a Lebanese delegation headed by Minister of ...

Raggi and Abdel Aty Discuss Bilateral Ties

This is Beirut 14/10 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Foreign Minister Joe Raggi held talks with Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing coordination across various fields. In a phone call on Tuesday, the two ministers also reviewed recent efforts to end the war in Gaza. Raggi expressed hope that ongoing ...

Macron Praises Lebanon’s Efforts to Consolidate State Authority

This is Beirut 14/10 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hailed what he described as Lebanon’s “courageous decisions” aimed at ensuring that arms remain solely in the hands of legitimate state forces. In a letter to his Lebanese counterpart, President Joseph Aoun, Macron reaffirmed his commitment to convening two international conferences in support of ...

ExplainerFrom Spring to Shelf: How Lebanon’s Bottled Water Failed

This is Beirut 14/10 12:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Lebanon informed the public on October 13, 2025, that it would be removing Tannourine bottled water from stores after tests revealed the existence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a harmful bacterium. The announcement sent shock waves throughout the country. Tannourine, one of the nation’s most recognized ...

Numbers & FiguresLebanon Still Charms, but Tourism Numbers Fall

Christiane Tager 14/10 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In the 2010s, Lebanon ranked among the world’s top tourist destinations, celebrated for its festivals, crowded beaches, boutique hotels and award-winning cuisine. Tourism then accounted for nearly a fifth of GDP and was at the very heart of the economy. Today, that postcard-perfect image has faded. Two years after a brief recovery, the sector ...

EditorialJoseph Aoun: Dialogue with Israel Is Possible

Marc Saikali 14/10 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun delivered two sentences that may well mark a turning point for Lebanon. First, he stated that “our country cannot remain on the sidelines of efforts undertaken to resolve the crises unfolding in the region.” Then he added that “a dialogue with Israel is possible.” These two brief remarks echoed those of Donald Trump ...

Op-edIsrael to Lebanon: Disarm Hezbollah, or Never Recover

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 14/10 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s government warns that disarming Hezbollah, the pro-Iran militia that undermines its sovereignty, risks plunging the country into civil war. Yet, it simultaneously demands that the international community restrain Israel from targeting this group. This contradictory stance exacts a devastating toll: Without Hezbollah’s disarmament, ...

SpotlightLebanon on the Sidelines: Restoring State Authority Is Critical

Bassam Abou Zeid 14/10 08:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Events are unfolding across the region, while Lebanon remains on the sidelines, lacking a meaningful political presence in the reshaped Middle East. Lebanese officials have been following, via the media, US President Donald Trump’s visit to Israel, the developments in Gaza, his Knesset address and the Sharm al-Sheikh summit. Official sources ...