This is Beirut 12/11 11:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Israeli army has intensified its air campaign by striking buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Tuesday. This latest attack comes after earlier evacuation orders urging residents to leave immediately. Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee had warned earlier of impending strikes on Hezbollah-affiliated facilities, with maps identifying ...
This is Beirut 12/11 11:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Imran Riza United Nations Tyre
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon, Imran Riza, has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating situation in Lebanon, describing the humanitarian landscape as “extremely bleak.” In a recent statement, he highlighted “alarming and unprecedented levels” of civilian casualties and humanitarian burden from the ongoing ...
Natasha Metni Torbey 12/11 10:30 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein Damascus Donald Trump Russia
Caught in the crossfire between Israel and Iran—through its proxies Hamas and Hezbollah—Lebanon is plunging deeper into uncertainty. Under the looming threat of military escalation, the country, now stripped of its ability to influence its own fate, has become the focal point of numerous international negotiations, which remain ambiguous and ...
Rayan Chami 12/11 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
The process of obtaining a passport in Lebanon remains a challenge for citizens. Increased demand, coupled with the effects of regional instability, has strained the system. However, efforts are being made to improve efficiency and address the growing needs.
Christiane Tager 12/11 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Internet Alfa Touch Starlink
As connectivity becomes a lifeline for everyone, Lebanon faces a serious threat to its internet network. Johnny Corm, the caretaker Minister of Telecommunications, has issued a stark warning, cautioning that the country's internet is at significant risk. Speaking to This is Beirut, he explained that “Lebanon’s airspace is open, allowing ...
Johnny Kortbawi 12/11 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Damascus Rafic Hariri Assassination
Two key figures orchestrated the assassination of the martyred former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, although the International Tribunal for Lebanon had initially accused four suspects and later added a fifth. Mustafa Badreddine and Salim Ayyash were the main perpetrators. The others were primarily accused of fabricating the Abu Adas video and ...
Philippe Abi-Akl 12/11 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein Donald Trump Middle East
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, described as a “tsunami,” offers him an opportunity to resolve global conflicts, as he had promised during his campaign. “I will fix the crises caused by the Biden-Harris administration,” he said. “I will end the suffering and destruction in Lebanon, and I will bring peace to the ...
This is Beirut 11/11 21:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israeli leaders sent mixed signals on the possibility of a ceasefire with Lebanon on Monday, with Defense Minister Israel Katz seeming to contradict comments by Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. Saar, who replaced Katz at the foreign ministry this week, told journalists there had been progress towards a ceasefire in Lebanon, where war has raged for ...
This is Beirut 11/11 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
An Israeli attack on a house in Ain Yaacoub village, in the governorate of Akkar, killed 16 people, according to the Ministry of Public Health. Ten others were wounded. The airstrike targeted a three-story building where a number of displaced people from the southern town of Arabsalim were staying. As four people were recovered alive, a number of ...
Victoria C. Werling 11/11 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 11, 2024.
This is Beirut 11/11 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the speaker of the Iranian Shura Council, Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, discussed the situation in Lebanon and diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Monday. Qalibaf, who had a phone call with his Lebanese counterpart, stated that “Iran supports and ...
This is Beirut 11/11 17:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Arab-Islamic summit Riyadh Lebanon
The exceptional Arab-Islamic summit on Gaza and Lebanon held on Monday in the Saudi capital Riyadh called for immediate ceasefires in the raging conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and renewed calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state, based on the two-state solution. Following are the main points concerning Lebanon in the draft ...