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New Schedule of the Traffic Management Authority
This Is Beirut 2024-02-11 15:01 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Traffic Management Authority and Vehicles Department – Vehicles Registration Service announced in a statement on Sunday a new schedule for receiving citizens over the next two months to complete the services that were previously announced in addition to providing new services, including: "- Returning a public or private vehicle to the ...
Arrival of Third U.S. Carrier Marks First Triple Deployment in Middle East Since 2003
This is Beirut 27/04 11:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
For the first time since the 2003 Iraq War, the United States has deployed three aircraft carrier strike groups simultaneously to the Middle East, marking a major escalation in its military posture in the region, according to the United States Central Command. The latest deployment follows the arrival of the USS George H. W. Bush strike group, ...
If Boycotting Israel Requires a Law, Is It Truly Popular?
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 27/04 11:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hezbollah and its global Intifada allies claim that the overwhelming majority of Lebanese, Arabs, and people of conscience view Israel as pure evil, a cancer to be eradicated. Yet if this hatred is truly so deep and universal, why does Lebanon still need to enforce its heavy-handed law boycotting Israel? The statute criminalizes any contact with ...
Iran Offers New Proposal Amid Stalled U.S. Peace Talks
This is Beirut 01/05 17:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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According to Iranian state media reporting on Friday, Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the U.S. via mediator Pakistan, with negotiations between the two sides frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire. The text of the proposal was handed to Islamabad on Thursday evening, the IRNA news agency reported. The war, launched by the ...
Arab Christians in Israel Invite Lebanese to Holy Sites, Call for Peace
Selena Ryan 03/05 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Across Haifa, Bethlehem, and Nazareth, Christians describe unrestricted worship, extend invitations to Lebanese visitors, and voice hopes for lasting peace between the two countries.
Trump’s Deal of the Century for Lebanon
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 04/05 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas do not end wars; they only pause them. They make limited concessions to secure a ceasefire, only to exploit the fragile status quo to rearm and prepare for the next round. This is why they shun direct negotiations, whether between Lebanon and Israel or the U.S. and Iran, preferring instead to haggle over irrelevant ...
U.S. Ambassador Issa: Aoun–Trump Meeting Would Not Be a Concession
This is Beirut 04/05 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa said Monday that a potential meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not be viewed as a loss or concession for Lebanon. Speaking in a live address, Issa stressed that such a meeting would provide an opportunity for ...
Senior Hezbollah Commander Killed in Israeli Strikes in Beirut Suburbs: Source Close to Group
This is Beirut 06/05 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A senior commander from Hezbollah's elite force was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, the first on the area in nearly a month, a source close to the group said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military had targeted "the commander of Hezbollah's Radwan force". The source close to Hezbollah ...
It’s the Politics, Stupid!
Nicolas Sbeih 2023-12-05 18:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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This column is known for its scathing critiques but is not accustomed to delivering insults. Nevertheless, the expression in the title has a history: During Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, his campaign strategist created three slogans, including "It’s the Economy, Stupid" (addressing his rivals), meaning that everything revolves ...
WHO: Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza a 'Bloodbath'
This Is Beirut 2023-12-17 11:12 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The emergency department at Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, severely affected by Israeli bombardments, has been labeled “a bloodbath” and is deemed “in need of resuscitation” the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday. A team from the WHO and other United Nations agencies managed to deliver medical supplies to the hospital on ...
The Tale of the Foreign Bank Transfers
Nicolas Sbeih 2023-12-27 19:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
For the past four years, this somewhat recurrent idle tune has echoed in nearly every opinion, critique and analysis regarding the performance of banks at the outset of the economic crisis. According to these endless rantings, the banks allegedly transferred massive sums of money abroad for a select few privileged individuals, while denying the ...
Lebanon Targets UNESCO Register for Pioneering TV Archive
gdeveloper 2023-12-30 21:31 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
For decades, Tele Liban has been a mainstay of Lebanese living rooms. Now the country is seeking UNESCO recognition for the archives of its pioneering Arab broadcaster. Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, told AFP that Beirut would apply to have the full archives of Tele Liban added to the UN cultural body's Memory of the World ...
Contribution for a Recovery
Riad Obégi 2024-02-08 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
This document does not claim to be exhaustive, rather it aims to give a few ideas that might help in finding solutions to Lebanon’s current crisis. 1 – Diagnosis: Lebanon’s GDP has fallen from 55 billion dollars to around 20 billion. Whole economic sectors have been damaged. State debt has been reduced by over 50 billion dollars due to ...
No Looming Solutions for Telecom Employees!
Maurice Matta 2024-02-11 17:36 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
No signs of a solution loom on the horizon for the escalating crisis between the Caretaker Minister of Telecommunications, Johnny Corm, and the unions of employees of the telecommunications companies in Lebanon, Alfa and Touch. So far, the Minister has refused to sign the new collective labor contract requested by the employees, arguing that given ...
When the Lebanese State Embraces Mendicancy
Maurice Matta 2024-07-15 17:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
On Thursday morning, caretaker Minister of Energy and Water Walid Fayad announced that he received a call from the Director General of SOMO, the Iraqi Oil Ministry's company, informing him that the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammad al-Sudani, had permitted to load a fuel ship in solidarity with Lebanon and its people, allowing for the unloading of ...
Opposition MPs: Berri Should Not Negotiate on Lebanon’s Behalf
This Is Beirut 2024-02-13 21:49 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The monitoring committee of the opposition MPs declared that “the Parliament Speaker does not have constitutional prerogatives to negotiate on behalf of the Lebanese state, as this power is exclusively reserved for the president.” The MPs are referring to Berri holding “exclusive talks with international envoys and therefore controlling ...
The State Council Delivers a Heavy Blow to Mikati’s Plan!
Maurice Matta 2024-02-13 22:59 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
In its final "constitutional" session before transitioning into a caretaker government, on May 20, 2022, Najib Mikati’s Cabinet endorsed a plan for financial and economic recovery. It included a document titled "Strategy for Financial Sector Revitalization," which, in its third clause, outlined the cancelation of a significant portion of the ...
Gaza Airdrop Reportedly Kills 5 and Wounds 10
This Is Beirut 2024-03-08 19:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A medic at Gaza's largest hospital said Friday a humanitarian airdrop in the north of the Palestinian territory killed five people and wounded ten. The casualties were taken to Gaza City's Al-Shifa hospital, the emergency room's head nurse, Mohammed al-Sheikh, told AFP. Sheikh said the deadly airdrop occurred north of the coastal Al-Shati ...
Betty Taoutel Takes a 'Mono Pause' at Tournesol Theater
Zeina Nader 2024-03-21 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Betty Taoutel makes her grand return to the Tournesol Theater after a four-year hiatus, marking the occasion with flair (and hot flashes)… to take a break. Balancing irony and self-deprecation, the actress, author and director continuously draws inspiration from Lebanese current events to craft her plays. Forced to abruptly halt the production ...
Andrew Scott Wins Best Actor at Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards
2024-03-26 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a distinguished gathering that celebrated theatrical excellence, Andrew Scott, David Tennant, and Sophie Okonedo were bestowed with acting accolades at the 33rd U.K. Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards. These awards, keenly anticipated by the theatre community, underscore the vibrancy and dynamism of the British stage. Andrew Scott achieved a ...
'Middle Man' Between Tehran and Hamas Found Dead in Metn Area
This Is Beirut 2024-04-10 13:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A Lebanese man who was found dead in the town of Beit Mery in the Metn area was under US sanctions for allegedly funneling money from Iran to Palestinian militant group Hamas, a security source told AFP on Wednesday. The body of Mohammad Srour, struck by more than five bullets, was discovered on Tuesday in a villa in the mountain town of Beit ...
Jounieh’s 'Mécanique' Back in Action Next Tuesday
2024-04-22 17:52 - Reading : less than a minute
The Traffic and Vehicle Management Authority (Mécanique) announced on Monday that the Jounieh vehicle registration center will resume its services starting Tuesday, April 23, a year and a half after suspending its services. Offices will only be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with few services provided, notably: transferring vehicle ...
UK: Will Rwanda Immigration Bill Prevent Tories' Demise?
Ali A. Hamadé 2024-05-06 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The approval of the "Safety of Rwanda" immigration bill by the Rishi Sunak-led British government was anything but a mere legislative formality, but rather the outcome of a fierce political battle that unfolded over four months. For the Conservative Party, this fight isn’t just about addressing illegal immigration, as it also holds personal ...
Iranian President and Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash
This Is Beirut 2024-05-20 08:29 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Iran's President Raisi, and Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian have been declared dead on Monday, following a helicopter crash in northwest Iran. Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared five days of mourning. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was declared dead on Monday after rescue teams found his crashed helicopter in a fog-shrouded western ...
Ghada Aoun: When Justice Is (Finally) Served!
Roger Merheb 2024-06-09 16:42 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On Sunday morning, the Public Prosecutor at the Mount Lebanon Court of Appeal, Ghada Aoun, had the nerve to tweet the following on her X account: "This country does not deserve justice; it deserves a mafia regime that controls all its resources. [...] The fight against corruption no longer makes sense. At least I leave with a clear conscience. ...
Abiad: 5-Part Health Emergency Plan in Case of Escalation in the South
This Is Beirut 2024-06-26 20:39 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Public Health Dr. Firas Abiad held a press meeting on Wednesday about the public health emergency plan and the Ministry's preparations in case of an escalation of Israeli attacks on south Lebanon or other Lebanese areas. Dr. Abiad explained that the Ministry of Public Health, despite its meager resources, launched the plan ...
Crisis with Iraq Poised to Escalate
2024-07-13 13:33 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Tensions between Lebanon and Iraq are intensifying due to Lebanon's failure to fulfill its financial obligations under the diesel supply agreement for Electricité du Liban. Lebanese authorities, including the caretaker prime minister, the ministry of energy, and the ministry of finance, have been perceived as expecting Iraq to provide fuel ...
The Never-Ending Debate on the Independent Municipal Fund
Johnny Kortbawi 2025-05-13 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In Lebanon, no conversation about municipal elections seems complete without mentioning the Independent Municipal Fund. Whether in political discourse or campaign rhetoric, the fund remains at the heart of debate—and controversy. Established with the noble aim of supporting municipalities and municipal federations, especially those with limited ...
Drone Strike in Mansouri, Israel Targets Hezbollah’s Financial Networks
This is Beirut 2025-06-25 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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On Wednesday morning, an Israeli drone targeted a man in the town of Mansouri, south of Tyre. The victim, seriously wounded, was rushed to the Lebanese-Italian Hospital. An explosion was also heard in Saida that same morning, though the cause remains unknown. Meanwhile, Israeli forces opened fire on a truck carrying rubble in the town of Mays ...
Gulf States in Limbo as US-Iran Crisis Drags On
This is Beirut 24/04 21:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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After weathering unprecedented attacks from Iran, the wealthy Gulf states are now stuck between war and peace as talks stall and the vital Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed—threatening economic recovery. Iran has hit Gulf energy exports with its Strait of Hormuz blockade, while its attacks have caused damage to energy infrastructure ...