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Bound to Tehran: How Hezbollah Is Unraveling Lebanon's Ceasefire
Samar El-Kadi 01/05 12:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The ceasefire in Lebanon remains fragile amid the state’s inability to fully assert control on the ground. Hezbollah is continuing its military operations, while Israeli retaliation for the group’s attacks keeps Lebanon caught in a cycle of escalation with no clear end in sight. The Lebanon-Israel truce announced by the U.S. on April ...
U.S. Hits Iran With New Sanctions, Warns Against Hormuz ‘Fees’
This is Beirut 01/05 21:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States on Friday imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting three Iranian exchange companies, while warning that any attempt to charge transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger further punitive measures. According to a statement by the U.S. Treasury Department, the sanctions are part of Washington’s broader effort to cut ...
Lebanon Ceasefire Opens a Diplomatic Window, Now Comes the Hard Part
Amal Chmouny 02/05 18:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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When the ambassadors of Lebanon and Israel met at the White House on April 23, it was the kind of image that would have seemed unthinkable just months earlier. Their joint appearance alongside President Donald Trump — to announce a three-week extension of the cessation of hostilities — was a shift from decades of indirect, back-channel ...
Iran Responds to U.S. Peace Proposal, Warns Against New Attacks
This is Beirut 10/05 23:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating against any new U.S. strikes or permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he read Iran’s response, exclsuming that “I don’t like it” ...
Lebanon and Israel Agree on Peace, Disagree on Sequence
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 11/05 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Lebanese and Israeli governments are fully aligned on the goal of their diplomatic talks. When all is said and done, Hezbollah will be fully disarmed, Israel will have ended its security actions in Lebanon and fully withdrawn, and the border will be demarcated. The two countries will then have reached a bilateral peace agreement. The challenge ...
Beirut State Security Raid Met With Protests, Investigation Ordered
This is Beirut 25/04 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A violent clash in Beirut’s Saqiet al-Janzir, a sunni majority area, on Saturday triggered public outrage and a wave of protests across the capital, following a controversial security operation targeting a private generator owner identified as Hassan Itani. According to a security source, the case dates back four days, when a complaint was ...
Netanyahu’s Ousting: A Crucial Step Towards a Settlement?
2024-03-12 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The growing local discontent with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exceeds that observed outside Israel’s borders, due to the endless internal rifts within his government and the string of failures in his performance since the Al-Aqsa Flood attack against Israel on October 7. Could his ousting become a much needed and unavoidable step? ...
'I Am a Battered Woman': The Silent Cry of the ‘Invisible Victims’
David Sahyoun 2024-01-30 10:32 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Through the harrowing testimony of Nayla, a survivor of domestic violence, we delve into the dark realities of this kind of abuse. This article offers an analysis of the complex psychological mechanisms behind these acts of violence, providing insight into why women often find themselves trapped in toxic relationships. “My name is Nayla. I am ...
Yemeni Minister of Information Prosecutes Houthis
Badih Karhani 2024-01-30 11:20 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
The Yemeni Minister of Information, Mouammar al-Iryani, outlines to This is Beirut the Houthis' destabilizing conduct in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb. For him, these actions have no connection to events in Gaza, but serve the Iranian agenda. What is the true objective behind the Houthi strikes against maritime traffic in the Red Sea? Is it true ...
Abdollahian From Beirut: Towards a Political Solution to the Gaza Conflict
This Is Beirut 2024-02-10 19:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Saturday, "Developments in Gaza are now moving towards a political solution, while Netanyahu continues to consider war as a solution." The Israeli Prime Minister "seeks to take the White House hostage, and the White House must choose whether to remain hostage to Netanyahu or pursue a ...
‘Au Scalpel,’ a New Upcoming Play at Le Monnot
2024-02-14 11:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Following its acclaimed performances in Avignon and Paris, Au Scalpel now makes its way to Beirut. The production is staged at the ACT Theatre in Le Monnot from March 7 to March 31, 2024, running Tuesday to Sunday at 7 PM. Penned by Antoine Rault, the play features performances by Nadim Chammas and Cyril Jabre, with direction by Lina Abiad and ...
Editorial - February 14, 2005: The Lebanese Tidal Wave
Michel Touma 2024-02-14 17:29 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The younger generations of Lebanese are likely unaware, or at best have partial knowledge of the historic significance of the tragic events of February 14, 2005, the day of the assassination of former Prime Minister and leader of the Future Movement, Rafic Hariri. The terrible event brought to light a dual (and slow) transformation in the ...
Chaouki Chamoun Exhibits at the Mark Hachem Gallery
This Is Beirut 2024-02-20 13:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The renowned artist Chaouki Chamoun will showcase his solo exhibition, "Uprising Sceneries + Works on Paper," at the Mark Hachem Gallery. The opening reception is set for Thursday, February 22 at 6 PM, and the exhibition will remain accessible until March 9. Sceneries From the Uprising’s Dance: The Perfect Ecstasy Do colors and forms burst? ...
'The Pearl of Intellect:' Ismailism, a Refined Shiism (2/2)
Maxime Pluvinet 2024-03-17 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After detailing the doctrines and origins of Ismailism, an offshoot of sevener Shiism, born in the 8th century, the latter part of this article explores specific texts of the nizarite branch, known as the "Assassins," and recounts their fate following their defeat during the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. Gaining notoriety ...
‘Tis the Season to Be Mournful…
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-01-02 16:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese are plagued by a chronic disease, one that is rooted in childhood and education. The disease in question is the constant state of mourning and the expression of mourning on all occasions. To begin with, festivities must continue, even if they are too traditional, and people should keep wishing others prosperity and success, even if ...
"Inside Us", An Exhibition by Philippe Farhat at Cheriff Tabet
Zeina Nader 2024-03-23 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cheriff Tabet Gallery opens its elegant space in Achrafieh to showcase the art of Philippe Farhat in a solo exhibition titled Inside Us. Philippe Farhat, a painter and interior designer based in Beirut, also teaches art at several institutions. He probes the intimacy of the soul, revisiting neglected childhood dreams and often challenging ...
Editorial – Israel-Iran: The Strategy of Patience
Michel Touma 2024-04-03 13:57 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
One episode follows another... In recent days, speculation has been rampant within various media and political circles regarding the tensions, and even significant divergences, that have surfaced between the United States and Israel regarding the management and long-term geopolitical implications of the Gaza conflict. These speculations stemmed ...
Lebanese Officials Condemn Murder of Pascal Sleiman
2024-04-08 22:47 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the murder of the Lebanese Forces Jbeil Coordinator, Pascal Sleiman, qualifying it as “a criminal act.” The PM emphasized that “investigations will persist in uncovering the full circumstances behind the kidnapping, as well as those involved in the assassination of Sleiman, to bring them to ...
Rai Condemns Sleiman's Murder, Calls for 'Self-Restraint'
2024-04-09 11:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai condemned the muder of Lebanese Forces coordinator in Jbeil Pascal Sleiman. He called on citizens "to show calm and self-restraint in this delicate and tense political, security and social situation." In a statement issued on Tuesday, Rai also urged "the judiciary and the security forces to do their duty by ...
What Do We Know About Pascal Sleiman’s Murder?
2024-04-09 21:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Speculation is mounting following Monday's murder of Pascal Sleiman, the coordinator of the Lebanese Forces (LF) for the Jbeil region, while the investigation is still ongoing. As political and religious authorities advocate for calm and restraint to prevent sliding into insecurity, the imperative to understand the motives driving Pascal ...
Suspicious Timing to Incite Strife in Parallel With Regional Developments
2024-04-16 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The recent surge of security incidents in Lebanon leaves no room for doubt: they mask a deliberate scheme aimed at destabilizing the country, and a conspiracy undermining civil peace, coexistence and national unity. The latest destabilizing incident was the kidnapping and killing of Pascal Sleiman, Lebanese Forces coordinator in the Jbeil ...
Stifling the Arab Identity: Not a Coincidental Act!
Rami Rayess 2024-01-24 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Many challenges surround the notion of Arab identity or Arabism, more so in practicality than in theory. The theoretical aspect faces continuous criticism and scrutiny, raising questions about its feasibility and the advantages of steadfastly upholding it, given the significant global changes in power dynamics, which have undergone profound shifts ...
The Editorial - 2023-2024: A Destabilizing Legacy
Michel Touma 2024-01-02 11:06 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Undoubtedly, the Lebanese bid farewell to the past year without a hint of regrets. As they usher in 2024, there is a glimmer of hope, but more importantly, a bundle of apprehensions. The conclusion of 2023 was marked by daily clashes along the Israeli border, further entrenching the prevailing chaos characterized by a stalled presidential ...
Oil Rises, Stocks Mixed on U.S.-Iran Deadlock
This is Beirut 11/05 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Global stock markets diverged while oil prices rose on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East. Wall Street's three main indices moved in mixed directions as trading got underway, with the Dow edging higher while the broader S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite both dipped. In ...
Iran Says U.S. Must Accept its Peace Plan or Face 'Failure'
This is Beirut 02:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Iran's chief negotiator said Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehran's latest peace plan or face failure, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned the truce in the Middle East war was on the brink of collapse. The war, which erupted more than two months ago with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, has spread throughout the Middle East and ...
President Trump Vows ‘Complete Victory’ Over Iran as Diplomatic Deadlock Deepens
This is Beirut 11/05 20:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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U.S. President Donald Trump declared Monday that Washington remains determined to achieve “complete victory” over Iran, signaling a sharp hardening of the American position as negotiations with Tehran appear increasingly deadlocked and the fragile regional ceasefire edges closer to collapse. “We’re going to have a complete ...
The "Last Mile" of Hezbollah's Disarmament: Washington Holds the Key
Marwan El Amine 12/05 11:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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There is no doubt that Israel has inflicted a severe blow on Hezbollah, weakening not only its battlefield capabilities but also significantly eroding its regional role. However, its complete dismantling as a military force ultimately depends on U.S. pressure on Iran. Hezbollah no longer resembles the organization it was prior to launching its ...
Kuwait and Bahrain Announce New Cases Linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
This is Beirut 12/05 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Kuwaiti authorities announced Tuesday the arrest of four suspected infiltrators allegedly linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), accusing them of attempting to enter the country by sea to carry out “hostile acts” against the Gulf state. According to Kuwait’s Interior Ministry, the suspects admitted ...
Israel Says 350 Hezbollah Operatives Killed in Over 1,100 Post-Ceasefire Strikes
This is Beirut 12/05 17:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a recent statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that since the beginning of the ceasefire understandings, the Israeli Air Force has struck “more than 1,100 Hezbollah targets” and killed “more than 350 Hezbollah militants” across southern Lebanon. The Israeli military added that it “will continue to ...
U.S. War Costs Against Iran Rise to $29 Billion as Pentagon Seeks Additional Funding
This is Beirut 12/05 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States has spent an estimated $29 billion on military operations tied to the war with Iran, according to testimony delivered Tuesday before Congress, as senior Pentagon officials defended both the financial and strategic costs of the ongoing campaign. Appearing on Capitol Hill for a series of budget hearings, Jules Hurst III, the ...