Op-edAfter Gaza’s Deal, A Momentum in the Region for More Peace Stability in Syria, Lebanon?

Seth J. Frantzman 13/10 20:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a peace deal to end the Gaza war has proven to be initially successful. He was able to bring together delegations from Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, and Hamas in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh in mid-October. In the wake of the deal, Trump flew to Israel and Egypt and chaired a peace summit ...

SpotlightBottled Water: Pseudomonas Aeruginosa at the Tap of Fear

Makram Haddad 13/10 19:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is found almost everywhere, in both water and soil. Known as an opportunistic bacterium, it mainly infects vulnerable or hospitalized individuals and is notable for its frequent resistance to antibiotics. Why It’s a Problem in Bottled Water Standards require the complete absence of P. aeruginosa at the time of ...

J. Aoun: Lebanon Cannot Be Left Out of the Process of Resolving the Ongoing Crises in the Region

This is Beirut 13/10 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun noted on Monday that the general atmosphere in the region is one of reconciliation and settlements, stressing the importance of reaching a time when Israel commits to halting military operations against Lebanon so that the negotiation process can begin—“because this is the path we see in the region, and we ...

Failure to Disarm Hezbollah Blocks Reconstruction Efforts

Bassam Abou Zeid 12/10 15:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli airstrikes targeting bulldozers and excavators in Msayleh, southern Lebanon, on Saturday were not an isolated incident. Similar attacks occurred earlier, on September 3, in the Ansariyeh region. Heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, has been repeatedly struck in several towns and villages along—and even beyond—the ...

UN Force in Lebanon Says Peacekeeper Wounded by Israeli Grenade

This is Beirut 12/10 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon said Sunday that one of its members was wounded by an Israeli grenade dropped near a UN position in the country's south, the third incident of its kind in just over a month. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been working with the Lebanese army to support a November ...

Investigation'Northern Shield:' Deep Beneath the Border, a Hunt for the Tunnels of Death

Natasha Metni Torbey 12/10 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A siren pierces the cold southern Lebanese night. Peacekeepers cross the Blue Line, weapons and detectors in hand. Beneath their feet, invisible and silent, tunnels snake for hundreds of meters, potential routes for stealth incursions or kidnappings. It’s December 2018. Israel is about to launch Operation “Northern Shield,” a systematic hunt ...

VideosAqoura: An Apple That Sustains a Mountain

Yara Germany 12/10 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Each autumn, the mountains come alive to the rhythm of apples. From Aqoura to Laqlouq, and through Tannourine, the harvest keeps the heart of an entire region beating. An ancestral tradition that farmers strive to pass down to their children. Here, the apple is more than just a fruit; it’s a symbol of prosperity. And you, what’s your ...

Intense Israeli Airstrikes Hit Msayleh

This is Beirut 11/10 17:41 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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At around 3:45 AM, Israeli warplanes carried out twelve air raids targeting the area surrounding the Msayleh–Najariya highway and the adjacent valley, causing extensive destruction and cutting off the main road. The strikes destroyed more than 300 heavy machines, including bulldozers and excavators, among them over 100 small ...

ReportOne Year On: Southern Lebanon Devastated

Katia Kahil 11/10 11:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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One year after the September 2024 war, southern Lebanon bears deep scars. Ravaged by strikes and displacement, the region faces a dual crisis: a collapsing economy and the quiet unraveling of its social fabric. Behind shattered facades and shuttered markets, an entire way of life teeters on the brink of a merciless winter. Agonizing Markets In ...

SpotlightBurning Issues in the Syrian Visit to Beirut

Mario Chartouni 10/10 16:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani is visiting Beirut this Friday for his first official trip since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Long postponed, the visit marks a symbolic step toward restoring ties between Lebanon and Syria after a decade of mistrust. It follows a series of technical missions by Syrian officials exploring ...

VideosBeirut Souks Reborn: Life Returns to the City

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

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“Beirut Souks Reborn” brought together officials and public figures on Thursday to celebrate a new chapter for the city, marking the return of life, business and optimism to the heart of the capital.

Op-edWhat Lies Beyond, and Beyond Hamas

Johnny Kortbawi 10/10 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Both sides in Palestine can claim a form of victory from the negotiations that ended the war in Gaza. Palestinians may see their success in the delivery of humanitarian aid, the release of prisoners, the halt of attacks on the Strip and the prevention of plans mentioned in some statements to depopulate Gaza. Meanwhile, Israelis may view their main ...