Lebanon

Ahead of August 4 Anniversary, Audi Warns: Lebanon Meant for Life, but Many Stay Silent Before Truth

This Is Beirut 27/07 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute

The Metropolitan of Beirut for the Greek Orthodox, Archbishop Elias Audi, delivered a sermon in which he said, “In a few days, the fifth anniversary of the heinous explosion that struck our beloved city, Beirut, the capital of a country called to life, will be upon us.” He added, “Yet many within it remain blind to the truth, silent out of ...

SpotlightIsrael and Hezbollah Tighten the Noose Around the Lebanese Government

Bassam Abou Zeid 27/07 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun’s statement that he is holding talks with Hezbollah over its weapons and that negotiations are progressing slowly was especially noteworthy. Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt’s remarks were equally notable, as he called on Hezbollah to give up its heavy weaponry, deeming it ineffective in confronting ...

ChronicleIn Our National Life, Forgiveness Requests a Name

Fady Noun 27/07 09:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In every human being, there is a child who demands a story before falling asleep. The need for fiction is universal. But sometimes, as the title of a long-lost book once said, “Reality Surpasses Fiction.” Some true stories exceed in “unlikeliness” even the wildest inventions. Lebanon’s history is not far from illustrating this idea. ...

Hezbollah Commander and Two Others Killed in Israeli Strikes

This is Beirut 26/07 19:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A Hezbollah commander and two others were killed on Saturday in two separate Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon. Israeli drones struck late in the afternoon a house with two missiles in the town of Debaal, killing Ali Gharib and Mohammad Abboud. The strike occurred in the town square, prompting immediate response from emergency ...

VideosThe Final Curtain for Ziad Rahbani

This is Beirut 26/07 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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Ziad Rahbani, the rebellious son of Lebanon's musical dynasty, has died at the age of 69. He leaves behind a legacy of fearless art, political satire and cultural revolution.

Lebanon Mourns Ziad Rahbani

This is Beirut 26/07 14:04 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Ziad Rahbani, one of Lebanon’s most influential artists, passed away on Saturday at the age of 69 after battling a prolonged illness. News of his passing came as a shock to Lebanon’s cultural and political scene, which paid tribute to his legacy. President Joseph Aoun hailed Rahbani as “not just an artist, but a defining cultural and ...

One Killed in Israeli Drone Strike on Vehicle in Srifa

This is Beirut 26/07 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli drone strike killed Ali Abdel Kader Ismail after targeting a vehicle on the Tuwairi-Srifa road in Lebanon’s Tyre District. The Public Health Emergency Operations Center confirmed the fatality caused by the Israeli drone attack. Alongside the strike, several Israeli drones were reported flying across southern Lebanese towns. A ...

Tripoli in Mourning: Twin Toddlers Die in Apartment Fire

This is Beirut 26/07 09:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The northern Lebanese city of Tripoli awoke on Saturday morning to a heartbreaking tragedy. Two twin toddlers, just two and a half years old, lost their lives in a fire that broke out in a residential apartment located between the Rifaieh and Al Qalaa neighborhoods. According to initial reports, the blaze erupted during the night in a residential ...

Road Safety in Lebanon: Running on Empty

Liliane Mokbel 25/07 21:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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When it comes to road safety, Lebanon has reached a breaking point that elicits both outrage and sympathy. Ageing used cars that seem to defy the laws of mechanics, roads that resemble off-road rally tracks, haphazard or missing signage, and legislation that still feels like it’s in test mode. Despite this chaos, many Lebanese continue to hope ...

Hajjar Stresses Coordinated Security Efforts

This is Beirut 25/07 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar on Friday underscored the critical role of regional governors in working alongside Lebanon’s security agencies and international organizations to facilitate the safe and organized return of displaced persons. During a meeting with governors to address pressing security and administrative concerns, Hajjar ...

Nassar Announces Completion of Judicial Independence Draft Law

This is Beirut 25/07 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Minister of Justice Adel Nassar announced on Friday the completion of the long-awaited draft law on judicial organization and independence, a key milestone in Lebanon’s stalled legal reform process. “After many years of waiting, we are pleased to announce to the Lebanese people the completion of the Administration and Justice Committee’s ...

Op-edReluctant Settlements with No Preconditions

Johnny Kortbawi 25/07 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon is in a position few would envy in the current round of settlements. This situation does not stem from a government crisis, but from the dominance of a single party. Had the state itself been responsible for the decisions that brought us here, the outcome—though difficult—might have been more acceptable. Unfortunately, Lebanon is now ...