Lebanon

Widespread Reactions to Israeli Attack in South Beirut
Widespread Reactions to Israeli Attack in South Beirut

The Israeli air strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs propmted widespread reactions Tuesday evening. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned  the “blatant attack.” Caretaker Foreign Affairs Minister Abdallah Bou Habib also condemned the attack, announcing that he was planning to lodge a complaint with the United Nations. Hezbollah ...

Two Killed, at Least 30 Wounded, in Israeli Attack in South Beirut
Two Killed, at Least 30 Wounded, in Israeli Attack in South Beirut

Following several days of apprehension, Israel retaliated to the attack on Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, by carrying out a drone attack Tuesday evening on Beirut’s southern suburb, a Hezbollah hotbed. Two persons were killed, including a woman, and at least 30 others wounded, among them six children, according to a preliminary casualty ...

Who Is Fouad Shokr, Wanted by US, Targeted by Israel
Who Is Fouad Shokr, Wanted by US, Targeted by Israel

Israeli media have revealed that the target of the assassination operation conducted in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold, was Commander Fouad Shokr, also known as "Hajj Mohsen." According to Israeli authorities, Shokr was involved in military activities and had participated in the 1983 attack against the Marines in Beirut ...

Israeli Attack on Southern Suburb, Top Hezbollah Official Targeted
Israeli Attack on Southern Suburb, Top Hezbollah Official Targeted

An explosion ripped through Haret Hreik, in the heart of Beirut’s southern suburb on Tuesday evening, caused by an Israeli drone attack that targeted a building housing Hezbollah’s Shura Council. The targeted building is located in the vicinity of Bahman Hospital, which is run and operated by the Iranian-backed group. According to initial ...

Are Beauty Pageants Still Relevant?
Are Beauty Pageants Still Relevant?

  In recent years, the world has undergone significant changes with evolving mindsets and shifting concepts. One of the most notable shifts lies in the perception of beauty pageants and their overall approach regarding women. These beauty contests are increasingly criticized for objectifying women and reducing their worth to mere physical ...

CMA CGM Container Turned Into Mobile Educational Space
CMA CGM Container Turned Into Mobile Educational Space

  The CMA CGM Foundation turned the “knowledge container” into a mobile educational space, a first in Lebanon! Thus, 2,000 children, aged between three and 15, will be welcomed and introduced to the Tabshoura digital platform by 50 educational facilitators, trained on the Lalmoudaress educator support platform. This initiative is a ...

Middle East Airlines Delays Flights for July 30 and 31
Middle East Airlines Delays Flights for July 30 and 31

Middle East Airlines (MEA) announced updates to its flight schedule for July 30 and 31, 2024. The airline has confirmed that most flights will operate as planned, except for a few adjustments due to technical reasons related to the distribution of insurance risks on aircraft between Lebanon and abroad. The following flights have had their return ...

MEA Chairman: No Current Threat to BIA
MEA Chairman: No Current Threat to BIA

Middle East Airlines (MEA) Chairman Mohammed al-Hout gave an overview of the situation at Beirut airport (BIA) on Tuesday. This was done in light of a meeting Hout had with caretaker Prime Minister Nagib Mikati, to discuss the company’s situation and progress in view of the security crisis. Hout emphasized that all Arab airlines, such as ...

Water Pollution: Hospitals Are the Main Polluters
Water Pollution: Hospitals Are the Main Polluters

Research and studies clearly indicate that hospital wastewater is contaminating groundwater. This leads to the spread of germs from pharmaceutical residues and various treatments used in healthcare facilities, making water unsafe. Such contamination presents significant health hazards to the public. The issue of sewage contaminating groundwater ...

Saudi Arabia Is Still Prevalent on the Lebanese Scene 
Saudi Arabia Is Still Prevalent on the Lebanese Scene 

Saudi ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Al-Bukhari, was quoted as telling his visitors that “Saudi Arabia is not pulling out of the Lebanese arena and has not withdrawn from Lebanon as some like to propagate.” He revealed that 22 development projects have been already discussed with Lebanese officials and relevant ministers at the Lebanese-Saudi ...

79th Army Day, J. Aoun Affirms Army’s Commitment to Maintaining Security
79th Army Day, J. Aoun Affirms Army’s Commitment to Maintaining Security

On the 79th anniversary of Lebanese Army Day, Army Commander General Joseph Aoun reaffirmed the army’s steadfast commitment to achieving a permanent ceasefire under Resolution 1701, in coordination with UNIFIL. He also reaffirmed the army’s commitment to maintaining security and control at all border areas, “unmindful of negative campaigns ...

US State Department: Israeli Attack on Beirut Is a Hypothesis
US State Department: Israeli Attack on Beirut Is a Hypothesis

Regarding the expected Israeli strike on Lebanon, the United States State Department stated that "Israel striking Beirut is a hypothesis and we will not comment on that now," claiming that the rocket that fell on Majdal Shams was launched from an area controlled by Hezbollah. The US State Department announced that it is holding talks to ensure ...