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Hamas, Fatah Agree on Joint Committee to Run Post-War Gaza
This is Beirut 2024-12-03 16:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Gaza Hamas Fatah Egypt
Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party have agreed to create a committee to jointly administer post-war Gaza, negotiators from both sides said Tuesday. Under the plan, which needs Abbas's approval, the committee would be composed of 10 to 15 non-partisan figures with authority on matters related ...
Joseph Aoun: A Unanimously Respected Leader and a Vote that Doesn't Reflect Reality
This is Beirut 2024-12-03 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On November 28, Parliament opted for a package deal that would satisfy the interests of the various parliamentary blocs. All of them? No, because some 47 of the 98 members of Parliament present in the hemicycle opposed the vote, under which the one-year extension of the term of office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Joseph Aoun, was ...
Leverkusen Eliminate Bayern from German Cup After Neuer Sees First Red
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 14:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Germany Bayern Munich Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich were dumped out of the German Cup by holders Bayer Leverkusen as Nathan Tella's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win for the Bundesliga champions on Tuesday, after Manuel Neuer saw the first red card of his 866-game career. The 38-year-old rushed out of the box in typical fashion 18 minutes in to the German Cup last-16 clash, taking ...
The Poisoned Chalice of Political Islam
Salam Zaatari 2024-12-05 09:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
For as long as I can remember, my identity as a Muslim has been a source of both pride and fear. Growing up in a post-9/11 world, I have lived under the shadow of suspicion, my faith often seen through the lens of terrorism, extremism, and political turmoil. From news headlines to Hollywood narratives, the image of Islam has been relentlessly ...
Lebanese Dream of Escaping the Shadow of "Sinwarstan" in Gaza
Baker Halawi 2024-12-05 10:20 - Reading : 18 minute(s)
The Lebanese people, renowned for their innate love of life, are among the most resilient populations, adapting effortlessly to both the calm of peace and the chaos of war. This deeply rooted resilience stems from an unwavering connection to their homeland, where each individual expresses their devotion to Lebanon uniquely. However, as this small ...
Iran Launches Heaviest Space Payload Into Orbit
This is Beirut 2024-12-06 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran successfully launched on Friday its heaviest space payload, which includes a satellite and a space tug, using a domestically developed satellite carrier, official media reported. Weighing 300 kilogrammes (660 pounds), the payload consisted of the Fakhr-1 telecommunications satellite and the Saman-1 space tug, according to state ...
France's Unprecedented Political and Institutional Crisis
Ali A. Hamadé 2024-12-06 18:20 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron France Government crisis
Since Wednesday, France has been experiencing its most severe political and institutional crisis in over six decades. For the first time since 1962, a motion of censure passed in the National Assembly resulted in the resignation of Prime Minister Michel Barnier. President Emmanuel Macron, who “acknowledged” the gravity of the ...
Unholy Alliance: The Dark Forces of Iran and Russia Undermining the Middle East
Amal Chmouny 2024-12-07 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Iran Russia USA Middle East Washington
The relationship between Russia and Iran has always piqued interest, often characterized as a unique alliance shaped by the complex geopolitics of the Middle East. This partnership has been notably reinforced through their mutual support for the Assad regime in Syria, enabling both nations to strengthen their military and economic connections. ...
The Assad Reign in Lebanon: Discord and Destabilization
Michel Touma 2024-12-08 13:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Lebanon Kamal Joumblatt Middle East Syria Assad
Four years ago, Lebanon celebrated the centennial of Greater Lebanon’s creation. It is important to acknowledge that almost half of these one hundred years were marked by the unfortunate conflicts with the Assad regime, from the early 1970s to the dramatic downfall of Bashar al-Assad and his regime on December 8, a historic day. Lebanon’s ...
Erdogan Declares Readiness to Intervene to Prevent Syria's Division
This is Beirut 2025-01-06 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Turkey Syrian Democratic Forces
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he would order an intervention to prevent any splintering of Syria, a warning aimed particularly at the country's Kurdish forces. "We can not accept under any pretext that Syria be divided and if we notice the slightest risk we will take the necessary measures," the Turkish head of ...
STL Acquires Christian Lacroix to Revive Iconic Haute Couture
This is Beirut 2025-01-08 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Spanish fashion conglomerate Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL) announced on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Christian Lacroix brand, with the goal of reviving the once-iconic label to its former glory. The deal, made with the US-based Falic Group, which specializes in duty-free retail, was a “private transaction,” with ...
Berri to Katz: We Will Not Surrender an Inch of Our Territory
This is Beirut 2025-03-14 21:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Benjamin Netanyahu Nabih Berry
Speaker Nabih Berri stated that “Lebanon will not surrender, under any circumstances, regardless of the intensity of the pressures, a single inch of its territory, nor any sovereign right.” “Lebanon will use all available means to protect its rights, preserve them, and liberate what remains of our territory from Israeli occupation,” Mr. ...
A Conflict Driven by External Powers?
Soumia Benmerzoug 2025-03-06 17:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Yemen Saudi Arabia Iran United Arab Emirates
Yemen, the stage of a multifaceted conflict, is at the heart of geopolitical rivalries that extend beyond its borders. Between deep internal divisions, regional interventions and the involvement of foreign powers, the situation is more complex than ever. While the country struggles to overcome its North-South fractures, it is also becoming a ...
Caroline Fattal Ranks 6th in Forbes Middle East’s 10 Most Influential Businesswomen
Christiane Tager 2025-02-25 21:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Forbes Caroline Fattal
Caroline Fattal, president of the eponymous group, has secured the sixth spot in Forbes Middle East’s ranking of the 10 most influential businesswomen leading family businesses in the Middle East. She thus establishes herself as a key figure in family business in the region. President of the Fattal Group since 2022, Caroline Fattal became the ...
Ivory Coast’s Economy Thrives Ahead of Presidential Deadline
Nicolas Beau 2025-02-26 15:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron Ivory Coast Elections
The presidential election set to take place next October should decisively test the ability of Ivorian democracy – representing a population of 32 million – to overcome the lingering shadows of the 2010-2011 post-electoral crisis and lay the groundwork for a society reconciled with its history. The current regime’s strong economic record, ...
Yalta 2.0: The New Masters of the World
Marc Saikali 2025-02-27 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Volodymyr Zelensky Donald Trump USA Uktaine EU Russia
Since Donald Trump’s rise to power, everything has accelerated. Geopolitical time has sped up. The Middle East, Ukraine... all fronts are moving rapidly. As if by magic, Donald Trump managed to make the Slavic enemies utter the words “ceasefire” to halt the senseless slaughter after three years of unprecedented violence, reminiscent of the ...
The Airport Incident and UNIFIL Assault: A Growing Number of Arrests
Youssef Diab 2025-02-27 14:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Beirut International Airport Hezbollah Internal Security Forces Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army
As promised by President Joseph Aoun, the attack on a UNIFIL patrol on the airport road and the burning of one of its vehicles "will not go unpunished." Security and judicial investigations have been launched, and seven individuals have been detained in connection with the incident. Some of the detainees also assaulted Lebanese Army officers and ...
Investigation Conclusion: Israeli Army Acknowledges its "Complete Failure" on October 7
This is Beirut 2025-02-27 22:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hamas Gaza Benjamin Netanyahu
An internal Israeli army investigation into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack released on Thursday acknowledged the military's "complete failure" to prevent the deadly assault, saying that for years it had underestimated the group's capabilities. The attack, which left hundreds of Israelis dead, sparked a devastating war in Gaza, which killed tens ...
From Father to Son, from Beirut to the Louvre, the Epic of the Abou Adal Icons
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-02-28 17:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Lebanon Louvre Museum Collection Icons Christianism
The extraordinary journey of the Abou Adal collection began in the early 1950s, in a Lebanon then regarded as the “Switzerland of the Middle East.” Georges Abou Adal, driven by a curiosity for Eastern sacred art, acquired his first icons in 1952. What started as a personal interest quickly turned into a passionate quest to preserve and ...
Lebanon's Positive Neutrality: A Principle That Bothers Hezbollah
This is Beirut 2025-03-02 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Patriarch Rai
Lebanon's neutrality is a principle that greatly displeases Hezbollah. It deprives the group of a significant lever and considerably limits its room for maneuvering as an instrument of Iran in the region, not just in Lebanon. Ahmad Kabalan, the Jaafari mufti and unofficial spokesperson for the pro-Iranian group, has reiterated Hezbollah's ...
Joumblatt Warns of 'Israeli Plots,' Plans to Visit Damascus
This is Beirut 2025-03-02 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Former leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, Walid Joumblatt, issued a stark warning on Sunday about alleged Israeli schemes to destabilize the region during a press conference from his residence in Clemenceau. He also revealed plans to visit Damascus as part of ongoing political efforts. Speaking on the preparations for the 48th anniversary ...
The New Political Dynamics and Their Purview
Charles Chartouni 2025-03-03 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
USA Donald Trump Ukraine Gaza Russia
The international political scene is changing, but its features are still fleeting and with no final configurations. The main driver is the new foreign policy orientations outlined by President Trump. Are we witnessing the end of the transatlantic partnership, the demise of NATO, the withering of the civilizational framing of the Western political ...
Lebanon Embraces Change as Aoun Presses for Hezbollah’s Inescapable Disarmament
Philippe Abi-Akl 2025-03-04 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hezbollah Lebanese Forces Joseph Aoun Middle East Saudi Arabia
There is no longer any doubt that the dramatic developments in Lebanon and the broader region have fundamentally shifted the balance of power, with no possibility of turning back. The wind of change is blowing softly, and those who wish to be part of the path to peace and stability in the Middle East must act quickly before it’s too ...
Aoun at the Arab Summit: Preserving Lebanon’s Sovereignty Is Crucial
This is Beirut 2025-03-04 21:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Joseph Aoun Palestine Arab League
At the Arab summit chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, President Joseph Aoun delivered a speech steeped in history, conviction and commitment to the Palestinian cause. President Aoun recalled his political and military career, emphasizing the lessons his country has taught him over decades of conflict and struggle. Lebanon and ...
The Arab League: Striving for Unity Amidst De Facto Divisions
Malo Pinatel 2025-03-05 19:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Middle East Arab League Gaza
Countering the plans of Trump and Israel regarding the future of the Gaza Strip was the backdrop for the Arab League leaders’ gathering on Tuesday at the organization's headquarters in Cairo. At the end of the summit, they adopted a new reconstruction plan for the enclave, presented by Egypt, valued at $53 billion. This marked a rare moment of ...
Natural Resources as Instruments of War
Soumia Benmerzoug 2025-03-06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
For decades, Yemen’s economy has been a key driver of the conflicts that have ravaged the country. Plagued by widespread poverty, heavily dependent on natural resources and hindered by inefficient governance, Yemen’s economy has been exploited by various factions, deepening internal divisions and attracting external ...
Israel Ready to Resume Gaza War, PM Warns after Truce Delay
This is Beirut 2025-02-24 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Palestine Benjamin Netanyahu Hamas
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel was prepared to resume fighting against Hamas after the Palestinian group accused it of endangering a five-week-old Gaza truce by suspending prisoner releases. The first phase of the truce, which has largely halted more than 15 months of devastating war in the Gaza Strip, is due to ...
Beirut Municipality and the Struggle for Survival
Johnny Kortbawi 2025-03-07 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Next May, Beirut is set to face its fifth municipal election since the war—assuming the elections take place. All signs indicate that they will, given the firm insistence of the President and the government. After the Beirut Municipal elections in 1998 and 2004, which were made possible with the support of late Prime Minister Rafic Hariri ...
How the Center for a New Middle East Is Rethinking Regional Integration
This is Beirut 2025-03-07 12:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
United States Donald Trump Steven Witkoff Middle East Peace
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) convened a high-level gathering in Washington, D.C., bringing together Trump Administration officials, diplomats, and thought leaders to launch the AJC Center for a New Middle East. The event underscored the organization's vision for fostering greater regional cooperation in the wake of the October 7 attacks and ...
Continued Growth in Private Sector Business Activity in February 2025
This is Beirut 2025-03-07 19:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
PMI Purchasing Managers’ Index BlomInvest February 2025 Blom Business Bank
The PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) published by BlomInvest for February 2025 revealed that business activity among Lebanese private sector companies recorded new growth. Commenting on the results, Mira Said, Chief Research Analyst at Blom Business Bank, noted that the PMI slightly declined from 50.6 points in January 2025 — its highest ...