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Ibrahim Najjar to This Is Beirut: A Defense Strategy Depends on Political Consensus
Ibrahim Najjar to This Is Beirut: A Defense Strategy Depends on Political Consensus

Professor Ibrahim Najjar, former Minister of Justice, said, "Our current government is supposed to be a caretaker government. But if we can have the cake and eat it too, it would be perfect. In other words, it would be great to reach a consensus over our defense strategy, which is an agreement that would do good to everyone, I think. However, it ...

Tarek Mitri to TIB: 1701 Is the Only Game in Town
Tarek Mitri to TIB: 1701 Is the Only Game in Town

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Tarek Mitri said to This is Beirut that "all parties involved are stopping the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1701." He also deplored the fact that the Lebanese Army hasn't been deployed yet on the border.

Nassif Hitti to TIB: 1701 Needs to Be Implemented Gradually
Nassif Hitti to TIB: 1701 Needs to Be Implemented Gradually

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nassif Hitti told This is Beirut that UN Resolution 1701 needs amendments, but the process of its implementation has to be gradual, as results cannot be attained all at once but rather through a pragmatic and gradual process.

Raghida Dergham to TIB: \
Raghida Dergham to TIB: "1701 Has the Mechanism to Save Lebanon from War"

Founder and Executive Chairman of the Beirut Institute, Dr. Raghida Dergham, told This is Beirut that UN Resolution 1701 is the pillar to help save Lebanon from Israeli aggression and highlighted that the international community is working towards stopping the aggression between Hezbollah and Israel.

March 14... 19 Years Already
March 14... 19 Years Already

March 14, 2005: the Cedar Revolution is underway. More than a million Lebanese took to Martyrs' Square, demanding the departure of Syrian troops that had been present on Lebanese soil for almost 30 years, and justice for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. A look back at the main stages of this journey.

World Bank Launches Country Climate and Development Report
World Bank Launches Country Climate and Development Report

Amid Lebanon’s challenges, the World Bank introduced the Lebanon Country Climate and Development Report, highlighting the intertwining issues of development and climate change.

War Diary: Day 159
War Diary: Day 159

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 13th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 158
War Diary: Day 158

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 12th, 2024.  

Ramadan: Rising Prices Impact Iftar Preparations
Ramadan: Rising Prices Impact Iftar Preparations

Many Muslims flocked to the stores on Monday to buy supplies for iftar on the first day of Ramadan. However, they encountered a significant increase in prices compared to last year.

War Diary: Day 157
War Diary: Day 157

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 11th, 2024.

Ramadan Illuminates Beirut Souks Again
Ramadan Illuminates Beirut Souks Again

The spirit of Ramadan is alive at Beirut Souks, where @Fanoussy is organizing a wide range of activities to bring people together during the holy month.