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1/4 Border Demarcation: Ras Naqoura Tunnel, a Zone of High Contention
2024-02-12 13:28 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
In a series of four articles, This is Beirut looks at three key elements in the Lebanese-Israeli border dispute, and a fourth that has fallen into oblivion. The first concerns the Ras Naqoura tunnel, owned by the Lebanese state and registered in the land register under number 28/Naqoura, but which Israel turned into a tourist zone since occupying ...
Art and Music Collide: Unveiling ‘Giants’ at Brooklyn Museum
2024-02-10 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, titans of the American music scene, have orchestrated a monumental exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, starting February 6, showcasing seminal works from the African-American community and the broader Black diaspora. The exhibition, aptly named Giants, not only celebrates the magnitude of the artworks ...
Clearing Criminals in the Name of Collaboration
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-02-06 18:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
It is no secret that, in Lebanon, anyone who does not support the Axis of Resistance or Hezbollah is branded a “collaborator.” This has been common practice for years, since 2005. The threats made against MP Samy Gemayel, Lebanese Forces chief Samir Geagea and other anti-Hezbollah politicians are proof of this, and last year’s viral video ...
Retired Soldiers Demand a Return to Dignity
2024-02-06 10:34 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Retired military personnel blocked the main roads in front of the Ministry of Finance, the port of Beirut and Bechara el-Khoury on Tuesday morning. These simultaneous protests come in reaction to the 2024 Budget vote, which failed to answer the calls of these former civil servants, outraged at the lack of consideration shown by the state that they ...
Israeli Warplanes and Artillery Shelling Invade the Southern Skies
This Is Beirut 2024-02-02 17:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli army targeted with artillery shells on Friday morning the outskirts of the Hamames hill in Sirda, while a smoke shell fell between houses in the town of Khiam. Artillery shelling also targeted the outskirts of northern Tayr Harfa and the outskirts of Wadi Hassan and Majdal Zoun. Warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes targeting ...
Is the Iranian Axis on the Defensive?
Malo Pinatel 2024-01-31 22:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
In the days following the drone attack on the Syrian-Jordanian border, two key players within the Iranian axis announced the suspension of their attacks on American positions in Iraq and Syria. Amid fears of retaliation and a wish to negotiate from a position of strength, let's revisit this unexpected turn of events. On Tuesday, January 30, the ...
Syria-Jordan Border Attack Caused by 'Confusion?'
This Is Beirut 2024-01-30 11:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
According to US officials, the pro-Iranian drone strike that killed three people on the Syrian-Jordanian border on Sunday, January 29, was the result of a mix-up. The unmanned aircraft may have been mistaken for an American. US forces may have mistaken the drone that killed three of their soldiers and wounded around thirty others on Sunday for an ...
Lebanese Cargo Ship Damaged by Houthi Strike Sinks
This Is Beirut 2024-03-02 17:11 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A cargo ship loaded with fertiliser has sunk in the Gulf of Aden less than two weeks after it was damaged by missiles from Yemen's Houthi rebels, Yemen's government said Saturday. The Houthis claimed the February 19 attack against the Rubymar, a cargo ship flying a Belizean flag and operated by a Lebanese firm, which transported combustible ...
Soup Attack on Mona Lisa Sparks Sustainable Food Debate
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-28 16:39 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a striking display of protest, the Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most iconic paintings, became the latest canvas for activists’ outcry, not with paint but with pumpkin soup. This action, which occurred in the heart of Paris at the renowned Louvre Museum, transcends mere vandalism and opens a critical dialogue on the intersection of art, ...
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 ...
Southern Lebanon: Cross-Border Exchanges Persist
This Is Beirut 2024-01-23 10:57 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli army expanded its attacks geographically, extending beyond the southern Litani River, targeting villages and towns in the South that had not been targeted since the beginning of the war in Gaza and the cross-border exchange with Hezbollah. On the other hand, the reception centers for displaced persons in Tyre became overcrowded, ...
The Endless Success of 'Pretty Woman' Defies Time
2024-01-23 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The famous 1990 movie Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, has recently been added to Netflix and is regaining popularity. The movie's return coincided with the striking success of Leave the World Behind, a dramatic horror film also starring Julia Roberts. Pretty Woman, a 1990 film directed by Garry Marshall and starring Julia ...
Intense Fighting in Khan Younis as New Truce Agreement Sought
This Is Beirut 2024-01-23 10:26 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fighting between the Israeli army and Hamas raged on in southern Gaza on Tuesday, November 23. On the diplomatic front, negotiations for a new truce are underway. Combat raged in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday, against a backdrop of negotiations aimed at bringing about a pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas in the absence ...
From Kabul to the Oscars: James Ivory’s Film Beginnings
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-20 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
James Ivory, a legendary filmmaker, continues to leave an indelible mark in the world of cinema, even at the age of 95. Known for winning an Oscar at 89 for his screenplay Call Me By Your Name, Ivory remains an active and influential figure in the industry. His latest work, a documentary titled A Cooler Climate, delves into the serene Afghanistan ...
St Charbel Honored in the Vatican, Bells to Ring on Friday
2024-01-18 14:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In the midst of the several crises and wars immersing Lebanon, an event in the Vatican in honor of Saint Charbel will instill hope and peace in the hearts of the Lebanese. The honoring of Saint Charbel will take place at the Vatican in Rome on Friday. In parallel, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rai has called for a moment of ...
Israeli Drones Target Cars and Houses in Kawkaba
2024-01-18 11:19 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israeli drones targeted the town of Kawkaba on Thursday morning, where a car was hit in Khan Market and a missile landed in the garden of a house, causing extensive damage to the house without causing injuries, while Israeli artillery fired two shells on the outskirts of Kawkaba. Additionally, a shell fell between houses in the town of Hula at the ...
Israel Shoots Down Four Infiltrators from Lebanon
This Is Beirut 2024-01-14 19:02 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Sunday was marked by continuous Israeli artillery bombardment targeting several localities in southern Lebanon. The targeted regions include al-Quzah, Bayt Lif, the outskirts of Dhayra, Yarine, Jebbine, Tayr Harfa, southern Marwahin, Mays al-Jabal, and its southern neighborhood, Darb al-Souq, as well as al-Tarash to the southwest of the locality ...
Unveiling Lisa Marie Presley's Posthumous Autobiography
2024-01-12 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a noteworthy development in the literary world, the posthumous autobiography of Lisa Marie Presley, the sole progeny of the iconic American rock 'n' roll figure, Elvis Presley, is slated for release in October. This announcement was made by her daughter, alongside the publishers, on a date that nearly coincides with the first anniversary of her ...
Israel Bombs Southern Gaza as Blinken Heads to Egypt
This Is Beirut 2024-01-11 11:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel bombarded the southern Gaza Strip overnight, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to travel to Egypt on Thursday for more talks aimed at containing Israel's war against Hamas. The diplomat was set to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi in Cairo, a day after talks with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, who ...
Abdullah II, Sisi and Abbas Call for Gaza Ceasefire
This Is Beirut 2024-01-10 22:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas jointly advocated, on Wednesday, for sustained pressure to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and ensure the safety of Palestinian civilians. Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Palestinian leader ...
Two Civilians Killed in Southern Lebanon on Wednesday Afternoon
This Is Beirut 2024-01-10 19:22 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Tensions on the southern border escalated Wednesday afternoon between Israel and Hezbollah. In recent hostilities, two civilians were killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Hassan Ali Tawil lost his life due to an Israeli artillery shell that fell near his home in Kfar Kila. The Red Cross, aided by UNIFIL and the Lebanese army, recovered the body ...
International Support Grows for LAF Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
Joanne Naoum 2024-03-01 17:12 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Significant international support is currently being extended to the Lebanese Army. The international community places great reliance on the institution's pivotal role and legitimacy as the sole and legal protector of the country, a sentiment shared by the majority of the Lebanese population. Diplomatic envoys have consistently advocated ...
Hochstein's Visit to Lebanon: What Should Be Expected?
2024-03-04 13:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ramadan truce and acceleration of the peace process in the region, or deterioration of the situation in South Lebanon and escalation of conflict as far as an Israeli incursion? All scenarios are on the table, making the mission of American envoy Amos Hochstein in Beirut complicated. What’s in store for us? Hochstein is expected to land in ...
“Tik Toker” Gang Involved in Child Rape and Drug Abuse
Youssef Diab 2024-05-02 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The security investigation conducted by the Cybercrime Bureau under the supervision of the competent judiciary has not, so far, fully grasped all the threads related to the child luring and rape crime committed by the "TikToker" gang, despite having crucial data and information that have so far led to the arrest of six suspects within the Beirut ...
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 ...
Paul Auster, Giant of American Literature, Dies at 77
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-01 10:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The famous writer Paul Auster, the undisputed master of the American postmodern novel, left us at the age of 77, leaving behind a monumental literary work that marked his era. Born in 1947 in Newark, New Jersey, Paul Auster was attracted to writing from a very young age. After studying at Columbia, he traveled to Europe before fully devoting ...
French-American Synergy and Imminent Regional Settlement
2024-04-30 08:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The statement issued at the conclusion of the Elysée meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Lebanese Army (LAF) Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun was capped with the assurance that "President Macron will guarantee follow-through on various points." Consequently, he dispatched Foreign ...
Southern Front: Al-Qassam Brigades Claim Attack on Galilee
This Is Beirut 2024-04-29 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
More than 30 rockets were launched on Monday morning from southern Lebanon towards the Galilee panhandle and Upper Galilee, and were intercepted by the Israelis. The bombing was claimed by Hamas' military wing, al-Qassam Brigades, operating in southern Lebanon in violation of UN Security Council Resolutions 1701 and 1559. In a statement, the ...
Southern Lebanon: More Than 30 Rockets Fired Towards Galilee
This Is Beirut 2024-04-29 11:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
More than 30 rockets were launched on Monday morning from southern Lebanon towards the Galilee panhandle and Upper Galilee. Additionally, the outskirts of the towns of Alma al-Shaab and Naqoura were subjected to intermittent artillery shelling at dawn, coinciding with the firing of flares above the villages of the western and central sectors, ...
Séjourné Kicks Off Political Meetings With Parliament Speaker
This Is Beirut 2024-04-28 11:37 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné kicked off his political meetings on Sunday by talking to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, hours after visiting UNIFIL’s headquarters where he called for ending the alarming escalation of violence in south Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel. Accompanied by French Ambassador to Lebanon Hervé Magro ...