War Diary: Day 123
Tylia El Helou 2024-02-06 20:18 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 6th, 2024.
Reports & Programs
Séjourné in Lebanon, Key Meeting Planned With Army Commander
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-02-06 17:34 - Reading : less than a minute
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné arrived in Lebanon on Tuesday and is scheduled to meet with the Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Army, General Joseph Aoun, among others.
UNRWA Director in Lebanon Dorothee Klaus Meets Mikati
Lyne Sammouri 2024-02-06 16:06 - Reading : less than a minute
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and UNRWA Director in Lebanon Dorothee Klaus met at the Grand Serail to discuss the agency's financial strain amidst funding suspensions from multiple nations. The suspension of funding came after accusations by Israel that 12 staff members in Gaza were involved in the Hamas attacks on October 7.
Retired Soldiers Demand a Return to Dignity
2024-02-06 10:34 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Retired military personnel blocked the main roads in front of the Ministry of Finance, the port of Beirut and Bechara el-Khoury on Tuesday morning. These simultaneous protests come in reaction to the 2024 Budget vote, which failed to answer the calls of these former civil servants, outraged at the lack of consideration shown by the state that they ...
War Diary: Day 122
Tylia El Helou 2024-02-05 21:13 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 5th, 2024.
Hochstein Visits Israel to Propose Diplomatic Solutions
This Is Beirut 2024-02-05 15:46 - Reading : less than a minute
US Envoy Amos Hochstein landed in Israel to advance diplomatic solutions to resolve the Hezb-Israel border conflict.
Beirut Port Explosion: Victims' Families Urge Unhindered Investigation
This Is Beirut 2024-02-04 22:43 - Reading : less than a minute
Families of the victims of Beirut port explosion gathered on Sunday near the port to demand justice and call for the resumption of the domestic investigation.
War Diary: Day 121
Rayan Chami 2024-02-04 21:29 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 4th, 2024.
World Cancer Day: Lebanon’s Battle With Cancer
Rayan Chami 2024-02-04 08:30 - Reading : less than a minute
A journey through Lebanon's cancer landscape with the Head of Hematology and Oncology at Hôtel-Dieu de France. A candid discussion on economic hurdles and a beacon of hope on this World Cancer Day.
Protesters Demand Hostage Release, Netanyahu and Government Removal
This Is Beirut 2024-02-03 23:02 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Anti-government and anti-war protesters gathered in several regions in Israel on Saturday to express their anger and dissatisfaction with Netanyahu’s government and its handling of the Gaza hostage crisis, demanding Netanyahu’s swift departure. Hundreds of Israelis are participating in a demonstration calling for early elections in Haifa, ...
Lokman Slim's Third Memorial Ignites Calls for Justice
Hala Abdallah 2024-02-03 22:34 - Reading : less than a minute
On the third anniversary of Lokman Slim's assassination, media personalities, activists, politicians and Slim's family united to call for justice, emphasizing the lack of independence, political interference and a concerning absence of accountability within Lebanon's legal framework.
War Diary: Day 120
Rayan Chami 2024-02-03 21:42 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 3rd, 2024.