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SKeyes Report: Hate Speech in Lebanese Media
This Is Beirut 2024-03-12 19:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The multilayered crisis that Lebanon has been enduring since 2019 has, among other manifestations, translated into a rapid proliferation of harsh hate speech across social, digital and mainstream Lebanese media, which no longer inspire confidence in a large majority of their audience. According to the findings of a study conducted by the Samir ...
After a Bloody Night in Baalbeck… A Hundred Rockets Towards Israel
This Is Beirut 2024-03-12 10:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Dozens of rockets were launched on Tuesday morning from South Lebanon towards Israeli locations in the Galilee and the Golan Heights. The Israeli Army reported that 100 rockets targeted the Golan Heights from Lebanon. It also reported that its warplanes “attacked a short while ago three platforms from which rockets were launched towards the ...
Southern Front: Flareup of Violence, Sunni Extremist Combatants Killed
This Is Beirut 2024-03-10 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah and Israel escalated exchange of heavy fire across the border Sunday with Hezbollah firing two rounds of rockets and missiles at northern Israel and the occupied Shebaa farms. Hezbollah said it fired “dozens of Katyusha-type rockets” at the Mochav farming village in the locality of Meron in the morning in retaliation to an Israeli ...
Hopes of Peace Fade in Gaza as Famine Worsens
This Is Beirut 2024-03-07 16:31 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Hopes of a truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip faded again on Thursday, March 7, as the war entered its sixth month. Hopes dimmed on Thursday for a truce before Ramadan in the Israel-Hamas war that entered its sixth month with dozens more killed, according to the Gaza health ministry. The ministry said 83 more people had been killed ...
Corm: Funds for Ogero Network Maintenance to Be Released
This Is Beirut 2024-07-27 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Telecommunications Johnny Corm assured, on Friday, that he would receive “in stages the funds allocated to him in the 2024 budget to maintain the communication networks of the public telephone and internet provider, Ogero.” Corm stated that he was working to find a solution to Ogero employees' strike, due to start next ...
Israeli Army Detains 9 Soldiers Suspected of Abusing Detainee
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 19:41 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Israeli military said Monday that nine soldiers were being held in a case of suspected abuse of a detainee at a facility known to be holding Palestinians arrested from Gaza during the war. Israeli civilians protested outside a military base where the nine soldiers were being held, while several others, also in an attempt to show support, ...
Corm Announces Plan to Restart Damaged Phone Centrals
This is Beirut 2024-12-03 16:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
South Lebanon Ogero Internet Touch Alpha
Caretaker Telecommunications Minister Johnny Corm inspected on Tuesday the damage caused to Ogero central in al-Mreijeh, in Beirut's southern suburb, and announced that an action plan would soon be drawn up to restore all the telephone centrals damaged by the Israeli raids in Beirut, southern Lebanon and the Beqaa region. At the end of the tour, ...
Gaza Rescuers Say Over 400 Killed in Two Weeks of Israeli Assault on Territory’s North
This is Beirut 2024-10-19 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Gaza's civil defence agency said Saturday more than 400 Palestinians were killed in the north of the territory over the past two weeks during an ongoing military assault Israel says is aimed at preventing Hamas fighters from regrouping. The Israeli military launched a sweeping air and ground assault targeting northern Gaza on October 6. Since ...
Imad Amhaz, Kidnapped by Israeli Commando for suspected arms smuggling for Hezbollah
This is Beirut 2024-11-02 14:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Imad Fadel Amhaz, who was abducted at dawn on Friday from his chalet in Batroun by an Israeli naval commando, is not believed to be a member of Hezbollah, but has links with the pro-Iranian group, on whose behalf he was transporting weapons by sea from Syria to Lebanon. This information has yet to be confirmed, as the Lebanese army is still ...
Mikati Calls for the Security of Electronic Data
This is Beirut 2024-10-31 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Najib Mikati Security Data
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued a circular on Thursday addressing public administrations and municipalities regarding electronic platform usage and information exchanges. Mikati stressed that to mitigate security risks and potential infiltrations, public administrations, institutions, and municipalities are strongly advised against ...
Death Toll Expected to Rise as Floods in Spain Kill 95
This is Beirut 2024-10-31 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Spain braced for a heavier human toll on Wednesday after 95 people died in flash floods that launched muddy waters through towns, tossed cars and wreaked transport havoc. Rescuers were expected to find more bodies in the European country's deadliest flood in more than 50 years and three days of official mourning were due to start on ...
Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Lebanon's Staggering Loss Figures
Christiane Tager 2024-10-30 21:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Since the beginning of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah on October 8, 2023, Lebanon has endured significant human and economic losses, further weakening a country that faces serious political and economic challenges. The impact of the persisting conflict is felt across all sectors. In an interview with This is Beirut, financial and ...
Moldova's EU Membership Vote is Too Close to Call
This is Beirut 2024-10-21 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A referendum on Moldova joining the EU was too close to call early Monday with almost all votes counted, as pro-EU President Maia Sandu blamed "criminal groups working together with foreign forces" -- a veiled reference to Russia -- for the outcome. The close vote is a setback for Sandu, who managed to top the first round of ...
Oil-Rich Iraqi Kurdistan Votes, Shadowed by Economic Struggles
This is Beirut 2024-10-20 17:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region voted on Sunday to elect a new parliament for the oil-rich region, where voters express concern over economic struggles and disenchantment with the political elite. Iraqi Kurdistan presents itself as a relative oasis of stability in the turbulent Middle East, attracting foreign investors due to its close ...
Fayad: $440 Million in Damage to Water and Energy Sectors
This is Beirut 2024-10-19 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Caretaker Energy Minister Walid Fayad stated on Saturday that the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon is estimated at nearly $440 million in the water and energy sectors, while the losses in the services, education, and health sectors amount to billions of dollars. He specified that the damage to electricity and water networks alone ...
Spain's Royals Visit Flooded Region Where 200 were Killed
This is Beirut 2024-11-03 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are due Sunday to visit the Valencia region, Spanish media reported, where devastating floods have killed more than 200 people. Hopes of finding survivors ebbed five days after torrents of muddy water wrecked towns and infrastructure in Spain's worst such disaster in decades. Almost all the deaths have ...
Scorched Earth Strategy: Can Israel Isolate Hezbollah?
2024-10-18 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Reminiscent of the dark days of the 2006 war, Israel's “scorched earth” tactic appears to have resurfaced in the current conflict with Hezbollah that has been ongoing since October 7. While wiping out entire villages may not be Israel’s endgame, it remains a significant military strategy serving its ultimate goal. Since September 26, ...
US See Chance for Ceasefire in Death of Yahya Sinwar
This is Beirut 2024-10-18 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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After months of disappointment, US President Joe Biden's administration sees new hope for reaching a Gaza ceasefire after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but the upcoming US elections cast a shadow on prospects for a breakthrough. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running in a tight race for the White House against Donald ...
Guerrilla Tactics: The Israeli Army's Ongoing Struggle
2024-10-17 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After a year of war, the Israeli army is still struggling to “destroy” Hamas and has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon, making the “total victory” promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem uncertain. Despite Israel's advanced technology and continuous financial and military support from the United States, the world's leading ...
The Future of Iran: A Regime Change?
Salam Zaatari 2024-10-17 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the Middle East war intensifies, Iran’s future seems precarious, especially with the mounting international pressure and Israel’s aggressive stance following Iran’s involvement in the conflict. The question of what Israel’s retaliation will look like looms large, with potential options ranging from targeted assassinations to more ...
On the Theory of "the Right to Self-Defense"
Rami Rayess 2024-10-16 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
There is a significant distortion in some political concepts within the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict, which has taken new and dangerous turns in recent months following the events of October 7, 2023. A key aspect of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with all its complexities and challenges, is the battle over narratives. It is well ...
EU Sanctions Iran over Transfer of Ballistic Missiles for Russia
This is Beirut 2024-10-14 22:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The European Union imposed sanctions Monday against prominent Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, accused of taking part in the transfer of missiles and drones for Russia to use against Ukraine. EU foreign ministers approved the sanctions on seven entities, including Iran Air, and seven individuals, including deputy defense ...
Spain Deploys 10,000 More Troops to Flood Epicentre
This is Beirut 2024-11-02 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Spain is deploying 10,000 more troops and police officers to the eastern Valencia region devastated by historic floods that have killed 211 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. Hopes of finding survivors were slim more than three days after torrents of muddy water submerged towns and wrecked infrastructure in the European ...
Spanish Royals Pelted with Mud as Flood Death Toll Tops 200
This is Beirut 2024-11-03 17:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Furious locals pelted Spain's royals and premier on Sunday with mud and cries of "murderers!", forcing officials to cut short their visit to the town worst hit by the floods, which have killed more than 200. The angry crowd in the town of Paiporta focused most of its wrath on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and the head of the Valencia ...
Hezbollah’s Unexpected Vulnerabilities from Syrian Conflict Involvement
Paul Guillot 2024-10-11 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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After decades of unresolved military confrontations, Israel seems to have gained the upper hand over Hezbollah since September 1. The killing of prominent leaders within the pro-Iranian militia, with the most high-profile being the assassination of Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, signals a major shift in Israel's strategy and the power ...
Who Is Mohammad Haidar, Alleged Target of Basta Strikes?
This is Beirut 2024-11-23 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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At dawn on Saturday, the Israeli army carried out a series of strikes against the Basta area, and more specifically against a building where, according to unconfirmed reports, Hezbollah's head of operations, Mohammad Haidar, was staying. While some sources mention the names of the group's Secretary General, Naim Qassem, and the head of the ...
As Ceasefire Falters, Lebanon Urges Quick Action on Monitoring Committee
Bassam Abou Zeid 2024-12-02 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The ceasefire in southern Lebanon is faltering, raising concerns among local, regional, and international key players about its potential collapse. In response, many of these parties rushed to initiate a series of contacts aimed at stabilizing the situation. However, their efforts have so far proven unsuccessful. Hezbollah retaliated against what ...
Syrian Rebels Advance Towards Hama After Capturing Aleppo
This is Beirut 2024-11-30 16:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
War monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that jihadists and allied rebel factions had taken most of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, in a lightning offensive that left more than 320 dead, a crushing blow to Bashar al-Assad's rule. Syrian rebels are now advancing towards the city of Hama, claiming to already ...
The Reconstruction of War-Torn Areas in Lebanon: A Complex and Uncertain Equation
Natasha Metni Torbey 2024-11-29 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The end of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel raises a critical question for the Lebanese: who will bear the financial responsibility for rebuilding the villages and cities devastated by the conflict? In a country already mired in an unprecedented economic and political crisis, options are both limited and complex. Several actors could ...
The Toll of a Devastating Conflict
Christiane Tager 2024-11-27 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah Destruction
Lebanon finds itself once again at the heart of an exorbitantly costly conflict. The war between Israel and Hezbollah is not limited to military confrontation; it inflicts colossal damage on a country struggling to recover. Destroyed infrastructure, a paralyzed economy, and displaced populations — this conflict’s repercussions far exceed the ...