Vanessa Kallas 2024-12-05 20:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Rebel forces, led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, captured Hama on Thursday, overrunning government troops and taking key sites, including the central prison. This follows the opposition’s capture of most of Aleppo last Saturday, the first major assault on the city since 2016.
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-12-05 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Since the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, the majority of Baalbeck's inhabitants have returned. While the economy is gradually picking up, it remains deeply scarred by the heavy bombardments that hit the town.
Rayan Chami 2024-12-05 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
In Kfar Sir, a village 10 km from Nabatieh, residents are slowly returning to shattered homes, while others open their doors to support neighbors in need. Amid the challenges of rebuilding, a strong sense of community offers a glimmer of hope.
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-12-04 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
The families of the victims of the August 4 explosion observed their monthly sit-in on Wednesday. They criticized item 26, which was supposed to be on the agenda of the Council of Ministers, but was eventually withdrawn.This item concerned the reinstatement of Hani-el-Hajj, a former member of the Supreme Customs Council, one of the defendants in ...
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Hezbollah Israel ceasefire shops
Despite the massive destruction, shopkeepers in the southern suburbs of Beirut are trying to reopen their stores following the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Credit: AFP
Rayan Chami 2024-12-03 13:20 - Reading : less than a minute
On the seventh day of the ceasefire, and despite fears of a potential escalation on Monday night, life in Nabatiyeh is gradually returning to normal. In the Nabatiyeh Souk, residents and shop owners remain hopeful, taking steps to rebuild their livelihoods. Stay tuned to This is Beirut for an in-depth report from the heart of Nabatiyeh.
Vanessa Kallas 2024-12-03 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Three young visionaries – Cedric, Marc and Ralph – are reshaping Lebanon's event industry. As the driving force behind Tick’it, they are featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, demonstrating that innovation can thrive even in the toughest times.
This is Beirut 2024-12-02 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
In an escalation of the war in Syria, rebel rocket attacks killed 6 people in Hama, while Russian-Syrian airstrikes on the northwest claimed the lives of 11 civilians, according to a war monitor.
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-12-02 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute
After meeting with several mohafezin, caretaker Minister of Interior Judge Bassam Mawlawi held a press conference to discuss the issue of displaced persons and their safe return.
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-12-02 09:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Travel back in time to 1971. What happened in the Gulf on December 2, 1971? Join us weekly on Time Travel as we explore historical events under a different theme every month. This November, we're exploring Middle Eastern history!
Vanessa Kallas 2024-11-30 21:04 - Reading : less than a minute
Syrian opposition forces captured the majority of Aleppo on Saturday and advanced on Hama, marking the first major assault on the city since 2016.
This is Beirut 2024-11-29 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In the aftermath of the war, several regions of Lebanon are now in ruins. Here's an overview.