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Israel Tackles UNRWA, Which Loses Western Support
This Is Beirut 2024-01-27 12:53 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, an increasing number of western countries have announced the suspension of their funding to UNRWA. This decision follows Israeli accusations that twelve UNRWA employees were involved in the attack on October 7. Israel vowed Saturday to stop the UN agency at the heart of ...
The Dilemmas of Open-Ended Conflicts
2024-01-29 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The most intriguing feature of this war is its mutating complexion and overlapping dynamics drawing on the open-ended conflicts of an imploded Middle East. The strategic overstretch of Iranian power politics seems boundless and puts at stake the future of peace in the region. Far from being circumscribed to Gaza, this conflict questions the future ...
Editorial- Is the US Base Attack a Turning Point?
Michel Touma 2024-01-29 12:53 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Undoubtedly, this marks a crucial juncture in the escalating events across various “fronts” in the Middle East following the Gaza War. Following the deadly attack on October 7, tension hotspots have been progressively unfolding, one after another, across different locations on the regional chessboard, each time with a heightened level of ...
Budget 2024: No Reforms, No Vision, Only Taxes and Fees
Maurice Matta 2024-01-29 13:31 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The Lebanese Parliament approved last weekend, within the constitutional timeframe, the draft budget law for the year 2024, after bringing in the necessary amendments. However, the draft law neglected to include crucial reforms that could help the country come out of its financial collapse. The Parliament-approved budget underwent a thorough ...
But What Happened to the Bank Dollar?
Liliane Mokbel 2024-01-30 21:33 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The issue of the bank dollar exchange rate remains unresolved. Parliament withdrew from this task during the review of the 2024 Budget, while the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL) is taking its time to decide on the matter. The acting governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, Wassim Mansouri, is expected to arrive in Beirut from Paris on Tuesday ...
Pension: Private Schools Granted Additional Time to Avoid Strike
2024-01-19 21:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
While private school teachers were hoping for a resolution to the issue of pensions for retired teachers, the Union of Private Educational Institutions failed to meet Thursday's deadline to finalize the agreement reached on Tuesday during a meeting at the Ministry of Education with Caretaker Minister Abbas Halabi. According to Father Youssef ...
Israel Floods Hamas' Tunnels
This Is Beirut 2024-01-31 11:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fighting persists in Khan Younis on the 117th day of the Israel-Hamas war. As the Israeli army continues to flood Hamas' tunnel networks, international calls to save UNRWA are growing. Israel's army began flooding Hamas' network of tunnels as intense fighting rages in Gaza, with the UN warning of the potential "collapse of the humanitarian ...
Israel’s Future Lies in Lebanon
Fady Noun 2024-02-01 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
President Charles Helou (1913-2001) titled one of his written works Liban, cette part de Dieu (Lebanon, This Part of God). He should have said, "Lebanon, this dream of God." Lebanon, defined by its historical calling, is a nation in the making, not a static entity. And it always will be. The ongoing struggle for Lebanon's soul will never stop, ...
Who Exploited the Dollars Allocated for Subsidized Products?
Liliane Mokbel 2024-02-01 19:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The destiny of the Finance Law remains uncertain. Every budgetary article voted by Parliament is subject to invalidation appeal before the Constitutional Council once the text is promulgated and published in the Official Gazette. Before the final version of the 2024 budget was released, an outcry erupted over an article that was introduced during ...
Syria and Iraq Condemn US Deadly Strikes on Their Territories
2024-02-03 12:14 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United States launched overnight air strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria, drawing condemnation from both governments Saturday, and promised more to come in retaliation for a deadly attack on US troops. The United States blamed Sunday's drone attack on a US base in Jordan on forces backed by Iran, but did not strike inside ...
F1: Hamilton Alters Course, Forza Lewis!
Pierre Daccache 2024-02-03 12:46 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lewis Hamilton is set to switch to Ferrari in 2025, in one of the biggest driver moves in F1 history. Hamilton only signed a new two-year contract with Mercedes last summer, supposedly to cover the years 2024 and 2025, which is one of the many reasons why this is such a big surprise. But it turns out that the new contract includes a release ...
Granite Renovation Sparks Debate Over Egyptian Pyramid’s Future
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-03 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Egypt’s ambitious plan to clad one of its ancient pyramids in granite has ignited a firestorm of debate among heritage experts, Egyptologists, and the global community. The project, targeting the Menkaure Pyramid, the smallest of the iconic trio on the Giza plateau, represents a bold attempt to restore the structure to its purported original ...
Rai: Persisting Presidential Deadlock Exposes Bad Intentions
This Is Beirut 2024-02-04 16:28 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai denounced the persisting presidential deadlock, whose consequences revealed the real “intentions” of certain parties in power. He expressed concern that these parties are not upholding the separation of powers outlined in the Constitution, particularly undermining the judiciary. “In practice, Lebanon has ...
Ensuring Equal Access for Women in University Leadership Roles
2024-02-04 20:02 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Women’s Empowerment for LEADership and Equity in Higher Education Institutions (WE4LEAD) is a project co-funded by the European Union that aims to promote equal access for women to the highest leadership positions in higher education institutions around the Mediterranean region. Bringing together nine universities from the Mediterranean ...
Blinken in Middle East to Secure New Truce
This Is Beirut 2024-02-05 14:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday as part of his ongoing tour of the Middle East, aiming to negotiate a new ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict amidst continued fighting in Gaza. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for another Middle East crisis tour, hoping to secure a ...
Netanyahu Sets Israel's Eyes on Rafah
This Is Beirut 2024-02-07 21:56 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his latest televised speech on Wednesday ordered troops to "prepare to operate" in Rafah in southern Gaza and stated that a "total victory" by Israel over Hamas was just months away. He said accepting the Palestinian militant group's "bizarre demands" for a ceasefire would not lead to the return of hostages. ...
Civil Servants Deplete State’s Revenues
2024-02-08 10:34 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The strikes by civil servants have persisted for over two years, detrimentally impacting the Lebanese economy and undermining state revenues. While civil servants advocating for salary increases rightfully seek to enhance their purchasing power, their actions have also resulted in the closure of public administrations. These closures hinder the ...
Budget: Stormy Opening of Parliamentary Session
This Is Beirut 2024-01-24 12:37 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In a stormy atmosphere, MPs began examining, on Wednesday morning, the draft 2024 budget, transmitted to the Chamber by the government. At the start of the session, MP for Beirut II Melhem Khalaf objected this legislative session held in the absence of a President of the Republic, leading to heated exchanges, notably with Speaker of the House ...
End-of-Service Indemnities, Unnecessary Battles
Liliane Mokbel 2024-01-18 22:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
What once was a social safety net, represented by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), is no longer. Despite the good will of NSSF Director-General Mohammad Karaki, the calculation and withdrawal process of end-of-service indemnities continue to pose a complicated contention. Unfortunately, it is the employees, who are the most vulnerable, ...
Rai Denounces Intentional Marginalization of Maronites in Lebanon
This Is Beirut 2024-02-09 15:17 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai asserted on Friday that Lebanon is “facing a deliberate process aimed at excluding Maronites from the State.” During his sermon at the St. Maron’s Day mass, Archbishop Rai elucidated that this process involves “the non-election of a president, the closure of the presidential palace, and a return to the ...
Mikati in Geneva Accentuates the Rise in Refugees Amid Conflict
This Is Beirut 2023-12-13 17:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati participated on Wednesday in the Global Refugee Forum 2023 in Switzerland. During his speech, he talked about the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon and its consequences on the country. “It has been thirteen years since the start of the Syrian crisis, and its direct repercussions on Lebanon are evident, ...
Trump Urged Ukraine to Give Up Land in 'Tense' Talks
This is Beirut 21/10 19:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump pressured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to give up the eastern Donbas region in exchange for peace during "tense" talks last Friday in Washington, a senior Ukrainian official told AFP. The source added that the talks with Trump were "not easy" and that diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war felt ...
Iran and Cuba Strengthen Ties Against U.S. Sanctions
This Is Beirut 2023-12-04 12:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran and Cuba announced their intention to strengthen relations and jointly resist U.S. sanctions during the visit of the Cuban President to Tehran on Monday, December 4, as both nations face economic challenges. Iran and Cuba vowed Monday to strengthen relations and stand together against sanctions imposed on them by the United ...
2024 Budget: Consumption Taxes to Be Based on Price Index
This Is Beirut 2023-12-04 19:43 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, completed the study of the articles of the draft budget for the year 2024 on Monday and will start examining the budgets allocated to various administrations on Wednesday. The committee, which met on Monday, rejected the surcharges and new taxes proposed by the ...
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 ...
US Sanctions Extremist Israeli Settlers
This Is Beirut 2023-12-05 21:24 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The United States on Tuesday announced its decision to deny visas to extremist Israeli settlers involved in attacks against Palestinians. This move is aimed at increasing pressure to mitigate a surge in violence in the West Bank amid the Gaza war. The United States said Tuesday it would refuse visas for extremist Israeli settlers who attack ...
Tensions Rise Between Guyana and Venezuela Over Essequibo
This Is Beirut 2023-12-06 16:14 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Tensions increased between Venezuela and Guyana following a referendum held by the former on Sunday, December 3rd, concerning the annexation of Guyana's Essequibo province. Claimed by Caracas, this region is rich in natural resources, particularly oil. Tensions rose between Venezuela and Guyana on Tuesday as Caracas proposed a bill to create a ...
Maronite Bishops Condemn Sovereignty Violations in South Lebanon
This Is Beirut 2023-12-06 16:32 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Maronite bishops condemned on Wednesday the “opening of new fronts in southern Lebanon by any Palestinian factions because it violates Lebanon's sovereignty as an independent state,” emphasizing that “the decision of war and peace must solely lie with the Lebanese state, considering its repercussions on the entire Lebanese people.” In ...
Budget 2024: 70% of Government Budget Allocated to Electricity
This Is Beirut 2023-12-06 21:02 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, met on Wednesday to continue its examination of the draft budget for fiscal year 2024. The draft, which was approved by the Council of Ministers on September 12, is currently before Parliament for final approval. After completing the study of the articles of the draft ...
Gemayel Meets Leaf: Preventing a Settlement at Lebanon's Expense
This Is Beirut 2023-12-07 22:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Kataeb leader Samy Gemayel, currently visiting the United States, met with Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf at the US State Department headquarters on Thursday. During the meeting, Gemayel emphasized "the need to protect Lebanon from the repercussions of the ongoing war in the region," stressing "the importance ...