Fishermen Voice Concerns Over Economic Hardships

This is Beirut 01/04 10:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Nizar Hani Minister of Agriculture FAO Veronica Quattrulla

In efforts to strengthen food security, support local production, and enhance the sustainability of the agricultural and food sectors, Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani accompanied by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Ambassador to Lebanon, Veronica Quattrulla, toured consumer markets at various ports on Tuesday. FAO Ambassador ...

Rocket Strikes Signal Reaction to Iran's Exclusion from Regional Settlements

Philippe Abi-Akl 01/04 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon Israel Hezbollah Morgan Ortagus

Two unsettling and deliberate incidents occurred ahead of four critical milestones for Lebanon. On March 22, shortly before the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron’s special envoy to Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel. Hezbollah denied any involvement, but Israel responded with heavy strikes on the ...

Israeli Strike on Southern Suburb: Hassan Bdair, Hezbollah Official, Killed

This is Beirut 01/04 04:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Israël lebanon Beirut Bombing Hezbollah

The Israeli army’s Arabic-speaking spokesperson, confirmed on Tuesday the death of Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdair. According to Avichay Adraee, “Israeli Air Force fighter jets, under the direction of the Shin Bet, carried out an attack last night in the southern suburbs of Beirut, targeting the terrorist named Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdair, ...

SpotlightWhat Lies Behind Nawaf Salam's Visit to Saudi Arabia?

Mario Chartouni 31/03 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Saudi Arabia Amal Gulf Hezbollah Joseph Aoun

The lavish reception for Nawaf Salam during his recent visit to Saudi Arabia has raised many questions. This high-profile welcome, marked by exceptional hospitality, is more than a simple protocol gesture and reflects significant political stakes. To shed light on the real motives behind this meeting, This is Beirut spoke with political analyst ...

VideosBeirut Under the Eid Sun: A City Balancing Hope and Hardship

Chelsea Al Arif 31/03 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute

In Beirut, the festive spirit of Eid al-Fitr blends with the pleasant weather. While some embrace the holiday with renewed optimism, others, burdened by daily challenges, approach it with a more reserved spirit.

New Border Agreement Between Lebanon and Syria Following Jeddah Agreement?

Natasha Metni Torbey 31/03 16:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Jeddah Iran Joseph Aoun Akkar combat

The issue of borders between Lebanon and Syria remains one of the most complex aspects of relations between the two countries. Today, this topic has resurfaced, particularly following Saudi Arabia’s intervention, as the Kingdom increasingly asserts itself as a key mediator in the region. In fact, a significant step was taken in this regard last ...

Pope Approves Canonization of Blessed Ignatius Maloyan

This is Beirut 31/03 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Liban Arménie Eglise arménienne catholique Bishop Ignatius Maloyan Vatican

The Media Office of the Armenian Catholic Patriarchate announced on Monday that “Pope Francis has approved the vote from the regular session of cardinals and bishops to declare the beatified martyr Bishop Ignatius Maloyan (1869-1915) a saint.” “This historical event will be officially announced at a later time,” according to the ...

Lebanon Caught Between the Hammer of Hezbollah and the Anvil of Israeli Strikes

Bassam Abou Zeid 31/03 13:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Israel Hezbollah

Morgan Ortagus, Deputy US Special Envoy for the Middle East, is preparing to visit Lebanon, potentially right after Eid al-Fitr. She has laid the groundwork for this visit through a series of interviews with Arab and Lebanese media, where she emphasized a central message: Hezbollah must be disarmed. This issue is expected to be central to her ...

Kabalan Calls for Full Mobilization in Favor of Hezbollah and Amal for Parliamentary Elections

This is Beirut 31/03 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Hezbollah Amal Ahmad Kabalan Israel Parliamentary elections

In his sermon on Monday, marking Eid al-Fitr celebrations, Jaafarite Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Kabalan cautioned against the political and strategic stakes of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for May 2026. He emphasized that Lebanon’s political and strategic survival depends on full mobilization in favor of Hezbollah and the Amal ...

Lebanese Authorities Arrest Suspects Linked to Rocket Attacks on Israel

This is Beirut 31/03 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Israel ceasefire

Three suspects—two Lebanese nationals and one Syrian—have been arrested in connection with the rocket launches toward Israel on March 22 and 28, according to information reported by LBCI on Monday. Authorities are conducting investigations and scientific analyses, including fingerprint and DNA testing, to confirm suspicions and ...

EditorialConfronting Suicidal Radicals: Full Resolve, No Half-Measures

Michel Touma 31/03 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

UN Security Council Hezbollah Israel Joseph Aoun Tehran

When a country is gripped by a deep existential crisis and confronted with an armed conflict sparked by external aggression, polarized positions often become unavoidable. This is especially true – and bears repeating – when it comes to the actions of Iran’s proxies and their regional backer, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ...

AnalysisIrresponsibility Is the Name of the Game 

Charles Chartouni 31/03 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon Syria Nawaf Salam Joseph Aoun

The repeated truce breakdowns and the rising state of violence at the borders with Syria call into question the ability of the Lebanese state to regain control of its borders and oversee the gradual stabilization of Lebanese territory. The equivocations of the new government betray its inconsistencies and incapacity to come up with an integrated ...