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Syria Says Israeli Tank Fire Kills Man in Country's South
This is Beirut 03/04 23:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Syrian state media said Israeli fire killed a man in the Qunietra province in the country's south near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. State news agency SANA said that the man was killed in an attack by "an Israeli tank", while state television said a car was targeted. Earlier, SANA reported that Israeli forces in Quneitra ...
Ceasefire Efforts Collapse as Iran Rejects Talks: Report
This is Beirut 09:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Efforts to broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran have collapsed, as Tehran rejected direct engagement with Washington and regional mediation initiatives stalled, signaling a deepening deadlock as the war enters its sixth week. According to The Times of Israel, Iran has informed mediators it will not participate in proposed talks ...
On the Streets of Tehran: Teenagers Armed With Machine Guns
This is Beirut 01/04 14:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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In the security crackdown ordered by Iranian authorities since the start of the war, an unsettling new sight on the streets of Tehran has put residents on edge: teenagers armed with machine guns. During the first weeks of the war against the United States and Israel, checkpoints sprang up around the capital, often comprising police or military ...
Flu Season Not More Severe Than Usual
Nada Merhi 2024-01-17 20:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
According to several specialists, the reported flu cases in Lebanon are not more numerous or more severe than usual. In the waiting room of an eye doctor’s office, a woman blows her nose loudly. She throws her tissue into an already cluttered bin, disinfects her hands, wipes her eyes, adjusts her mask and remarks to the waiting patients, "I ...
Protesters Demand Hostage Release, Netanyahu and Government Removal
This Is Beirut 2024-02-03 23:02 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Anti-government and anti-war protesters gathered in several regions in Israel on Saturday to express their anger and dissatisfaction with Netanyahu’s government and its handling of the Gaza hostage crisis, demanding Netanyahu’s swift departure. Hundreds of Israelis are participating in a demonstration calling for early elections in Haifa, ...
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 ...
A Grave Belittling of the Presidential Void
2024-01-30 23:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
By belittling the absence of a President of the Republic one side is trying to demoralize the Lebanese and « convince » them of the futility of having a Head of State. When asked where « we stand in regards to the presidential election and/or who has the best chance of reaching Baabda », a person of interest intricately linked to the ...
Georges Chakra’s Fashion Show Illuminates Paris’ Cathedral
2024-01-25 18:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
"An homage to the extraordinary at the heart of the ordinary." Such is the essence of Georges Chakra's Spring-Summer 2024 fashion show. On January 23, 2024, his collection, imbued with dreamlike realism, transformed the American Cathedral in Paris, the quintessential fashion capital, into an artistic immersion. The Spring-Summer 2024 couture show ...
Fritz Downs Tsitsipas To Set Up Djokovic Clash At Australian Open
This Is Beirut 2024-01-21 11:13 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
American 12th seed Taylor Fritz dumped last year's Australian Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas out of the tournament on Sunday to set up a quarter-final with defending champion Novak Djokovic. There was little to separate them in the opening two sets but Fritz stepped up a gear to beat the Greek seventh seed 7-6 (7/3), 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 in a shade ...
Wissam Charaf's Love Without Refuge
2024-01-18 10:28 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
When two outcasts fall in love, their love has the grace of flowers blooming in gutters. On screen, it appears all the more beautiful, as it is contrasted with the surrounding reality. This cruel opposition between pure love and the deficiencies of an environment where all freedom is forbidden is where the sharp and poetic gaze of Wissam Charaf ...
Geagea Deplores Government's Inaction Towards Hezbollah's Acts
This Is Beirut 2024-01-17 19:39 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea said on Wednesday that he could not understand how the Lebanese government could "delegate strategic military and security decisions to Hezbollah," thereby putting "the Lebanese people, the highest authorities and the country's interests at risk in the face of regional threats and open conflict between all ...
U.S.-Israeli Strike Near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Kills One: State Media
This is Beirut 15:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A projectile from a U.S.-Israeli attack struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, killing one person, state media reported, as the foreign minister warned against further attacks on the site. The strike was the fourth targeting the area since the outbreak of Iran's war with the United States and Israel on February 28, according ...
Israel Hits Back at “Distorted” Accusation of Genocide
This Is Beirut 2024-01-12 17:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Israel defended itself against any accusation of genocide on the second day of the Israel-South Africa Affair at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday, January 12. Pretoria initiated legal action against Israel over its actions in Gaza. Israel said on Friday that it was not seeking to destroy the Palestinian people, as it hit back at ...
Ajax Amsterdam: From European Giants to Average
Jad Ramadan 2024-01-09 17:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Ajax Amsterdam is the most successful football team in the Netherlands and one of the most important European clubs of all time. Their style of football influenced generations who looked up highly to their players. For context, Ajax Amsterdam has won the Champions League four times, the KNVB Cup 20 times and the League 36 times. Throughout the ...
A 'Maestro' Tale of Love and Art
2024-01-06 15:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Maestro, released in 2023 and produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, alongside Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Fred Berner et Amy Durning, delves into the biography of Leonard Bernstein, confronting the scandals of his era while eschewing moral judgment. The film, directed, co-written (alongside Josh Singer), ...
From Daesh's Takfirism to Hezbollah's 'Takhuinism'
2023-12-31 12:08 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
If ISIS tried to carry out ethnic cleansing based on takfirism, Hezbollah has devised the notion of "takhuinism" (accusation of treason) to subjugate Lebanon in an atmosphere of terror. Every Christian is potentially labeled as a Zionist agent. The military tribunal has become Hezbollah's instrument of oppression, where any accused individual is ...
Emmanuel Macron Condemns Manhunt Against Depardieu
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-21 14:11 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a notable turn of events, French President Emmanuel Macron has defended the acclaimed actor Gérard Depardieu, following a controversial television documentary. This stance, conflicting with the Culture Minister’s view and involving the Legion of Honor, underscores the complex relationship between politics, media and celebrity in ...
Stars Sing Christmas for Their Elders: 'Shining Stars of Hope'
2023-12-17 18:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
The Takreem Foundation, led by journalist and presenter Ricardo Karam, organizes a grand Christmas carol event, dubbed “Shining Stars of Hope,” to be held at the Casino du Liban on Thursday, December 21. The proceeds will go to struggling stars and artists. The evening will be hosted by Ronza, Fadia Tomb el-Hajj, Yuri Mrakadi, Tania Kassis, ...
Culture on Its Deathbed Amidst Crises
Johnny Kortbawi 2023-12-05 12:29 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Observing the pervasive decline across Lebanon's economic, financial, educational, and healthcare sectors is disheartening. The impact of widespread immigration has cast a shadow on the workforce, prompting a call for urgent rescue plans. Yet, amidst these challenges, it is the cultural downturn that demands our immediate focus. Lebanon ...
Blurring the Lines: How Hezbollah Obscures Civilian and Combatant Deaths
Claudia Groeling 01/04 15:05 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 1,268 dead in Israeli strikes as of March 31, but offers no breakdown between civilians and Hezbollah fighters, leaving the real human toll shrouded in uncertainty. Dr. Joseph Helou, head of the Medical Care Directorate at the Ministry of Public ...
Erdogan Warns of Regional Spillover Risk as War Enters Second Month
This is Beirut 01/04 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan warned Wednesday that the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel risks expanding into a broader regional conflict, as tensions continue to escalate across multiple fronts. “We are facing the danger of the war spreading and widening,” Erdoğan said during a parliamentary ...
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 ...
Iran's Ambassador Won't Leave Lebanon Despite Expulsion: Diplomatic Source
This is Beirut 29/03 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to leave the country by Sunday, an Iranian diplomatic source told AFP. "The ambassador will not leave Lebanon, in accordance with the wishes of the speaker of parliament Nabih Berri and of Hezbollah," the source said, speaking on condition ...
Israel’s New Manual for Fighting Terrorist Militias
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 30/03 10:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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From the ruins of Gaza to the depopulated villages south of Lebanon’s Litani River, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is testing a new doctrine that breaks with decades of conventional wisdom on combating terrorist actors. Rather than applying military pressure to bend governments or populations to its political will, Israel is now waging a war ...
Power Outages Hit Tehran After Strikes on Energy Infrastructure
This is Beirut 30/03 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Parts of Tehran and the neighboring Alborz Province were plunged into temporary darkness on Sunday night after strikes damaged elements of the local electricity grid, according to Iranian state media and international reports. The disruptions followed a new wave of airstrikes attributed to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), targeting areas in and ...
Iran Hangs Two Convicted of Links to Banned Opposition
This is Beirut 30/03 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Iranian authorities executed two men on Monday after convicting them of membership in a banned opposition group and attempting to overthrow the Islamic republic, the judiciary said. "After confirmation and final approval of the sentence by the Supreme Court, Akbar Daneshvarkar and Mohammad Taghavi-Sangdehi were hanged this morning," the ...
Israel Strikes Tehran as Trump Says Iran Deal May be Reached 'Soon'
This is Beirut 30/03 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Israel said Monday it was striking military targets across Tehran, a day after US President Donald Trump insisted a deal could "soon" be reached, while not ruling out ground operations. Iran also launched fresh strikes on Israel, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after its electrical facilities came under attack at the weekend, cutting power to parts of ...
Israel Approves 2026 Budget with Increased Defense Spending
This is Beirut 30/03 06:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israel's parliament approved the 2026 budget early Monday, providing for a significant increase in military spending as the country remains engaged in wars on multiple fronts. Lawmakers passed the budget with 62 votes in favour and 55 against. The vote averted an automatic government collapse and snap election that would have followed failure to ...
Assassination Sparks Clashes in Ain al-Hilweh Camp
This is Beirut 29/03 23:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Clashes erupted Sunday in the southern Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp following the assassination of a man known as “Imad al-Sarii.” He was a bodyguard for the brother of senior Fatah figure Munir al-Maqdah and was reportedly killed by an Islamist militant, a military source told This is Beirut. The assailant is suspected to be linked to Islamist ...
U.S. Weighs Limited Ground Operation in Iran: Report
This is Beirut 29/03 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United States Department of Defense is preparing potential military options involving limited ground operations in Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post. The plans, which fall short of a full-scale invasion, could involve thousands of troops and last from several weeks to a few months. U.S. officials stated that no decision has ...