30/09 18:41 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri confirmed that “Lebanon is still committed to what was agreed upon with the US mediator Amos Hochstein regarding a path that ends with a ceasefire with Israel and the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, he strongly rejected “linking the ceasefire to the presidential ...
30/09 17:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The first visit to Lebanon by the new French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, was an opportunity to reiterate France's unwavering support for Lebanon, particularly for the Lebanese people during these times of war, and to offer assistance, notably to the Lebanese army. In meetings with all Lebanese officials on Monday, Barrot ...
30/09 17:33 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the latest field developments, the Israeli army bombed the southern front incessantly on Monday. Field Developments Israeli aircraft resumed their airstrikes on the villages of the Baalbeck district, targeting the town of Shaat and its surroundings with four airstrikes. Two strikes were carried out on the town of Taanayel Tahta, and the towns ...
This Is Beirut 30/09 16:39 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Some 100,000 people have fled to Syria from Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes, a figure that has doubled in two days, the United Nations' refugee head said on Monday. “The number of people who have crossed into Syria from Lebanon fleeing Israeli airstrikes – Lebanese and Syrian nationals – has reached 100,000,” Filippo Grandi said on ...
30/09 16:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamiye held a meeting on Monday to expedite the clearance of goods from the port and airport, particularly those related to citizens’ daily needs. He emphasized the importance of cooperation between all agencies operating in Lebanese maritime and air facilities. Among the attendees were ...
This Is Beirut 30/09 14:58 - Reading : less than a minute
Chief of the Lebanese Kataeb Party and MP Sami Gemayel emphasized the need for immediate action to halt the ongoing conflict “through all available diplomatic means.” He made this statement during a meeting with a delegation from the Democratic Gathering bloc on Monday. Gemayel further stressed the urgency to fully implement international ...
Michel Touma 30/09 14:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
While the formula may seem outdated or overly simplistic, it is often employed to highlight pivotal moments in history and significant shifts. The “before” and “after” of September 27, 2024, is poised to reshape the geopolitical landscape, particularly for Shiite communities. The significance of Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination ...
This Is Beirut 30/09 13:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati reiterated on Monday Lebanon’s commitment to the international community’s call for a ceasefire and the full implementation of UN Resolution 1701. Speaking from Ain al-Tineh after meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Mikati emphasized that Lebanon is prepared to deploy the Lebanese Army to the ...
This Is Beirut 30/09 13:49 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary General Naim Qassem has vowed on Monday that the Iranian-backed group will “continue” the fight against Israel despite the losses it has suffered with the killing of its powerful leader, Hassan Nasrallah. In the first appearance of a high-ranking Hezbollah official since the devastating Israeli strike that ...
This Is Beirut 30/09 11:36 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The European Commission announced on Monday the allocation of €10 million in humanitarian aid for the people of Lebanon affected by the escalating hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. This emergency funding aims to address the most urgent needs, such as protection, food assistance, shelter, and healthcare. “The European Union remains ...
This Is Beirut 30/09 11:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israeli airstrikes were conducted across Lebanon from dawn until Monday morning, targeting central Beirut, Baalbeck-Hermel, and southern Lebanon. According to a statement from the Ministry of Public Health, the death toll in the last 24 hours has risen to 105, with 359 wounded. Beirut At dawn, Israeli warplanes targeted a residential apartment ...
30/09 09:08 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon is in a state of war, and this reality should be acknowledged if we are to cope with its manifold consequences. The first question to be raised is with whom, because it’s the starting point before engaging the issues that attach to it: the war is between the State of Israel and Hezbollah and not between Israel and Lebanon. The ...