This is Beirut 02/02 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In his Sunday sermon at St. George Cathedral, Metropolitan Elias Audi, Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Beirut, called for national unity and strong governance, urging Lebanon’s leaders to put the country’s interests above personal ambitions. He lamented the divisions caused by political rivalries and warned that the state cannot be rebuilt ...
This is Beirut 02/02 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In his Sunday sermon in Bkerke, Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai urged Lebanon’s leaders to break free from personal interests and political deadlock, referring to the formation of the government. He called for a return to the principles outlined in the Constitution and National Pact (Taif Agreement). He stressed that Lebanon’s governance crisis ...
This is Beirut 01/02 21:18 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Aitaroun Lebanese army South Lebanon
The Lebanese Army has deployed military units in Aitaroun, Bint Jbeil and other border areas in the southern Litani region, in coordination with the five-nation committee overseeing the ceasefire agreement. The Army has urged citizens to follow the instructions in its official statements and comply with the guidance of deployed units, in ...
This is Beirut 01/02 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Anania Kojanian Bsalim Crime Murder
Archimandrite Anania Kojanian, the Episcopal Vicar for the Armenian Orthodox Church in Lebanon, was found dead at his home in Bsalim, Metn, at the age of 40. He had been responsible for managing the affairs of the Armenian community in Zahle and Anjar. His body was discovered after he failed to answer calls the previous day. Security forces ...
Victoria C. Werling 01/02 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Wines, condiments of all kinds, baskets filled with honey, cakes and jams — stepping into Convivio in Antelias is like immersing yourself in the heart of Lebanese terroir. Since 2019, sisters Mirvat and Karine Sarkis have carefully curated the products they offer in their store. “When the economic crisis started, we decided to sell Lebanese ...
Fady Noun 01/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel South Lebanon
A new call has been issued for Sunday to reclaim villages where Israel maintains a presence. The impulse driving Southerners back to their villages could be seen as undeniably noble—if it were spontaneous. It carries a moral legitimacy, rooted in their deep attachment to the land and the duty to honor civilians whose bodies remain buried beneath ...
This is Beirut 01/02 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese Army Israel Ceasefire Aitaroun War
The Lebanese army has entered on Saturday the army unit headquarters which has been isolated for 10 days in Aitaroun, in order to reopen the main road and secure its surroundings after it was blocked by Israeli bulldozers. In a later phase, the army plans to deploy in the town after the Israeli withdrawal. The Lebanese army's entry does ...
This is Beirut 01/02 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
After more than a month of protests, employees at Rafik Hariri Governmental University Hospital have suspended their open sit-in and will resume work on Monday, February 3, 2025. The decision follows the receipt of the December 2024 salary and a partial payment of their current dues. In a statement, the Employees' Committee expressed gratitude to ...
This is Beirut 31/01 16:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hezbollah Banks Israel Al-Qard al-Hassan
The recent decision by Al-Qard al-Hassan, Hezbollah’s illegal financial institution, to postpone until February 10 the payment of compensation to victims of the conflict with Israel has sent shockwaves through the Shiite community. The payments were originally scheduled for February 1. To justify this delay, the militia-run ‘bank’ cited ...
This is Beirut 31/01 14:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Abdallah Bou Habib Hezbollah Tehran
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular and Parliamentary Affairs Vahid Jalalzadeh stated that the election of a new Lebanese president, followed by a potential formation of a government marks the beginning of a “new era” for Lebanon. Following a meeting with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib on Friday, Jalalzadeh expressed ...
This is Beirut 31/01 11:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
For the first time since the November 27 ceasefire, the Israeli Air Force launched air raids on illegal sites and crossings along the Lebanon-Syria border at dawn on Friday, targeting the Janta region in the eastern mountain range. The strikes triggered powerful explosions and shock waves, escalating regional tensions. According to Lebanon’s ...
This is Beirut 31/01 11:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel Joseph Aoun United Nations United States
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Ahmed Abdelatty emphasized Egypt’s commitment to Lebanon’s stability, stressing the need for the full implementation of UN Resolution 1701 in “all its provisions.” Speaking after a meeting with President Joseph Aoun on Friday, Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s solidarity with the Lebanese ...