Reports

Shooting in Gemmayze: One Municipal Police Officer Dead
Shooting in Gemmayze: One Municipal Police Officer Dead

On the night of January 11, a man on a motorcycle killed a municipality police officer while attempting to breach a Beirut Municipality checkpoint. The assailant's violent escape, involving a second victim, led to his subsequent arrest today, revealing his origins.

Mariam’s Soup Kitchen: A Beacon of Hope
Mariam’s Soup Kitchen: A Beacon of Hope

Mariam’s Soup Kitchen was established on August 8, 2020, just after the Beirut port explosion. Today, it has evolved into a lifeline for the community, providing hot meals to all.

War Diary : Day 97
War Diary : Day 97

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

War Diary: Day 96
War Diary: Day 96

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 10, 2024.

Beirut Braces for Impending Storm
Beirut Braces for Impending Storm

On Wednesday, despite the threat of heavy rainfall and the potential for infrastructure challenges in the wake of an approaching storm, Beirut residents stroll along the shore, embracing the last rays of sunlight.

War Diary: Day 95
War Diary: Day 95

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 9, 2024.

Blinken Tours Mideast to Discuss Hamas-Israel War Escalations
Blinken Tours Mideast to Discuss Hamas-Israel War Escalations

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is currently touring the Middle East to address the Hamas-Israel war. He visited Jordan, Turkey, Israel, UAE, KSA and Qatar, and emphasized US leadership in preventing war escalation. Egypt and the West Bank are next on the agenda.

War Diary: Day 94
War Diary: Day 94

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 8, 2024.

War Diary: Day 93
War Diary: Day 93

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 7, 2024

Netanyahu and Gantz Threaten Lebanon Again
Netanyahu and Gantz Threaten Lebanon Again

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a war council meeting on Sunday that the current war will not end until all the objectives have been achieved, as reported by the Israeli media Haaretz. These objectives include the elimination of Hamas, the return of all Israeli hostages and a guarantee that Gaza will no longer represent a threat to ...

War Diary: Day 92
War Diary: Day 92

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 6, 2024.

Galette des Rois: A Sweet and Joyous Occasion
Galette des Rois: A Sweet and Joyous Occasion

This Saturday, Beirut celebrates the tradition of the "Galette des Rois," a French pastry that holds significance during the festive season. Throughout Lebanon, households are embracing the longstanding French tradition of sharing the "Galette des rois", also known as the "King Cake." As the holiday season continues, families and friends come ...