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Israel Finds Nine Bodies in Rafah Tunnels as Mediators Discuss Safe Passage for Hamas Fighters
This is Beirut 2025-11-28 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Israeli army announced on Friday that it had recovered the bodies of nine Palestinian fighters recently killed during its operations to dismantle the tunnel network in the southern Gaza Strip. During operations in the eastern sector of Rafah, soldiers “located nine additional terrorists who had been eliminated in the underground terrorist ...
Saida Designated 2027 Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue
This is Beirut 2025-11-28 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has congratulated the city of Saida for its designation, alongside Córdoba (Spain), as the “Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue for 2027.” “Saida, the gateway to the South and a regional capital connected to all of Lebanon, reaffirms its historic role in culture, dialogue, and diversity,” the ...
Michel Issa: Negotiations Between Lebanon and Israel Are Necessary for Lasting Peace
This is Beirut 2025-11-28 21:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa stressed that “negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are essential for lasting peace, and both sides are ready to engage in U.S.-mediated talks when the conditions are right.” In an interview with MTV, Issa stated that “the Lebanese Army has significantly expanded its deployment in the South and has already ...
Lebanon and the Vatican: A Centuries-Old Bond
Rayan Chami 2025-11-30 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Lebanon and the Vatican share a relationship that predates modern diplomacy by nearly a millennium. One is a Mediterranean nation long defined by religious diversity; the other, the global center of the Catholic Church. Yet together, these two small states have forged a partnership with influence far beyond their size spiritually, culturally, and ...
Kurdish SDF Fighters Leave North Syria Prison Under Govt Deal: State Media
This is Beirut 23/01 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Syria said early Friday that government forces had begun transferring Kurdish fighters from a prison in the north where they had been holding Islamic State group detainees, as part of a weekend agreement. An AFP correspondent in Raqa saw buses and cars heading away from the Al-Aqtan prison on the city's outskirts overnight, escorted by ...
Salam, Macron Discuss Lebanese Sovereignty, Security and Reforms in Paris
This is Beirut 23/01 23:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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On Friday evening, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss Lebanon’s internal reforms and consolidation of state control. Salam reiterated that the Lebanese state is committed to its goal of confiscating all non-state weapons on Lebanese territory. Macron stated that France will ...
Southport: What Do Racist Riots Reveal About British Far Right Reality?
Ali A. Hamadé 2024-08-24 17:54 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Everything seemed to indicate that the Southport tragedy would remain a significant topic in public debate, particularly regarding illegal immigration. However, the far-right's cynical exploitation of a single crime, portraying it as a racially and Islamist-motivated act, changed everything. This disgraceful manipulation triggered weeks of ...
Abboud: No Increase in Airfares
This Is Beirut 2024-02-28 17:37 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
President of the Syndicate of Travel Agencies Jean Abboud reassured travelers that "the rise in oil prices has not affected airfares, as fuel is not the only factor determining airline operating costs." He emphasized in a press release that "despite the continuing rise in oil prices, ticket prices will not be impacted until the cost of fuel ...
Russia's Defeat Is 'Impossible'
Ici Beyrouth 2024-02-09 15:21 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
With Vladimir Putin claiming that Russia's defeat is"impossible," and the West being aware of this, the politically paralyzed US Congress finally agreed to consider legislation that would release billions of dollars for Ukraine. For his part, Volodymyr Zelensky appointed a new military chief and tasked him with producing a "realistic" battle plan ...
UK Sanctions Four Israeli Settlers for Human Rights Violations
This Is Beirut 2024-02-12 20:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The UK has sanctioned four Israeli settlers on Monday, for human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel to put a halt to settler violence that plagues the West Bank. Britain on Monday announced sanctions on four "extremist Israeli settlers" accused of committing human rights ...
Roads and Erosion Imperil Ecuador’s Ancient Amazon Civilization
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-13 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Roads and erosion threaten an ancient Amazonian civilization in Ecuador. Nestled in the dense jungle of eastern Ecuador, this ancient civilization, dating back 2,500 years, is now facing major challenges that could compromise its historical heritage. For centuries, the jungle served as a protective shield for these ancient peoples. However, the ...
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 ...
Blinken Highlights 'Extraordinary Opportunity' for Arab-Israeli Normalization
This Is Beirut 2024-02-17 19:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken observed on Saturday that Israel has a remarkable chance to break the cycle of violence in the upcoming months, considering that nearly every Arab nation is supportive of normalizing relations with it. Israel has an "extraordinary opportunity" to end a cycle of violence in the coming months, as almost every ...
Stifle Music Too, Why Don’t You!
Alain E. Andrea 2024-02-20 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In this critical period where art in Lebanon, and particularly music, is sinking into a worrying decline, a methodical campaign of marginalization and discrimination has been persisting against seasoned artists for some time now. Recently, the sudden cancellation, without a convincing explanation, of concerts organized on a pro bono basis for ...
Bassil Intends to Submit an Appeal Against Mikati for Violating the Constitution
This Is Beirut 2024-02-20 21:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The leader of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) and MP, Gebran Bassil, is determined to go all the way in his confrontation with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the government, accusing them of violating the Constitution and taking over the role of the president of the Republic. Bassil announced on Tuesday that he will submit "a ...
Behind the Scenes: Michelangelo’s 'David' Gets a Spa Day
2024-02-21 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Even Michelangelo's David is not immune to the accumulation of dust. Bi-monthly, this exemplar of Renaissance sculpture, finalized in 1504, undergoes meticulous cleansing at its domicile in the Accademia Gallery of Florence, where it has been housed for over a century and a half. Esteemed by countless admirers as the epitome of masculine beauty, ...
Municipal Elections: Ministry of Interior Ready Logistically and Financially
This Is Beirut 2024-02-22 14:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Interior Bassam Mawlawi emphasized on Thursday the necessity of holding municipal elections in accordance with the law and constitutional deadlines. "The budget this year allocated funding for those elections, which was not available in the previous year,” noted Mawlawi in an interview with the daily “Al ...
"Made in Lebanon" from May 9th to the 14th
This Is Beirut 2024-02-23 17:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Industry, George Bouchikian, announced at a press conference on Friday that the "Made in Lebanon" exhibition will be held from May 9 to 14 at the Forum de Beyrouth. Sponsored by the Ministry of Industry and the Industrialists' Association, it will occupy 12,000 m² and feature 250 stands. In a speech, Bouchikian revealed ...
EU Members, NATO Reject Sending Troops to Ukraine
This Is Beirut 2024-02-27 16:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron faced uneasy reactions from European allies and a warning from the Kremlin on Tuesday after he refused to rule out the dispatch of Western ground troops to Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion. Macron said after a conference of European leaders on Monday that "everything that is necessary" must be ...
The National Moderation Bloc’s Initiative: No Need to Panic
Assaad Bechara 2024-02-29 10:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Technically there is no need to worry or panic, as the National Moderation Bloc’s initiative is backed by Arab support and endorsed by the Quintet Committee. While its members are expected to align with the prevailing Arab sentiment, the question remains about what the Shiite Amal-Hezbollah duo will decide, as it will undoubtedly shape ...
Controversy Surrounds Spain's Eurovision Entry 'Zorra,' Igniting Feminist Debate
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-08 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Spain’s entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has sparked controversy and ignited debates over its perceived portrayal of women. The song Zorra, performed by Spanish electro-pop group Nebulossa, has drawn criticism from feminist groups who argue that it perpetuates derogatory stereotypes about women. The term Zorra, while it can ...
Mikati: Negotiations for Stability in the South Will Take Place During Ramadan
This Is Beirut 2024-03-05 23:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, assured that "the various parties are working towards a lull on the southern front and long-term stability," stressing that "negotiations to this end will be conducted during the month of Ramadan." "To achieve stability, we are trying to find a mechanism for implementing UN Security Council Resolution ...
Israeli Strike Targets Senior Hamas Commander
This Is Beirut 2024-03-11 22:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel reported on Monday that a Gaza airstrike during the weekend aimed at a high-ranking Hamas operative, but his fate remained uncertain regarding whether he was killed. Israel said on Monday that an air strike in Gaza over the weekend targeted a senior Hamas militant, but it was unclear whether he was killed. The strike occurred "between ...
Hamas Number Three Killed by Israeli Forces
This Is Beirut 2024-03-18 22:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel's operation last week resulted in the death of the Hamas militant group's third-in-command, as confirmed by the White House on Monday. This announcement follows Israel's earlier statement regarding a targeted airstrike in Gaza, though confirmation of the militant's death was initially withheld. Israel killed the Hamas militant group's ...
Lebanon: At the Heart of Football (1/3)
2024-03-22 18:47 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
We all have someone in our circle who is passionate about football. This sphere of activity acts like a truncated icosahedron, eliciting intense emotions in everyone. The beauty of this sport, while not the most sublime that has ever existed, has nevertheless managed to end conflicts, unite peoples, and evoke emotions that captivate more than four ...
The Riddles of an Open-Ended Conflict
2024-03-25 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-ongoing-developments-of-the-war-in-Gaza-and-their-sequels-are-proliferating-in-every.mp3"][/audio] The ongoing developments of the war in Gaza and their sequels are proliferating in every direction, and there is a need to recapitulate the different ...
Senegal Opposition Candidate Secures Presidency
This Is Beirut 2024-03-25 13:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Senegal's anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become president after his main rival on Monday recognized his victory in elections that came barely days after he was freed from prison. The win by the opposition candidate who will be Senegal's youngest president could trigger a political earthquake with policies that ...
Rental Law Contracts: LBP 1515 Challenges the Good Faith Principle
Maurice Matta 2024-03-26 12:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Recently, Antoine el-Hajj, the sole civil judge presiding over rental disputes in Jounieh, issued a ruling directly addressing the deadlines outlined in the Rental Law. This decision explained the legal validity of the law since 2014, thereby confirming the enforceability of the nine-year grace period from that point onwards, which expired ...
Audi: Lebanon Is Sick and No One Is at Its Bedside
This Is Beirut 2024-03-31 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
For the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Archbishop of Beirut, Elias Audi, Lebanon "is ill and divided due to the sins of its rulers, leaders, and party and tribal chiefs, and it has no one to carry it towards healing." During his Sunday sermon, Audi denounced the harmful actions of the country's leaders, who "exploit the state and its institutions, ...
Military Justice Prosecutes State Security Chief over Al-Rachid Case
Youssef Diab 2024-04-04 22:23 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The military tribunal has begun the prosecution of State Security Director General, General Tony Saliba, over his suspected responsibility in the escape of convict Dani al-Rachid from a State Security prison last week. The prosecution in question has laid the foundations for a new methodology that the justice system would adopt vis-à-vis the ...