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The Maronite Church, Prisoner of Its Own Memory
Fady Noun 2024-10-26 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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For some Lebanese Christians, the 1860 massacres remain an open wound — a persistent thorn in their collective memory. The painful recollection of this brutality resurfaced during the canonization of the Massabki brothers, who were martyred in Damascus on the night of July 9-10, 1860. How did it come to pass that over 20,000 Christians — half ...
A Revival of Resolution 1559 to Restore Lebanon's Sovereignty?
Paul Guillot 2024-10-03 11:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Exactly twenty years and one month after its adoption, UN Security Council Resolution 1559 is back on the agenda, and with urgency, given the deluge of iron and fire raining down on Lebanon due to a war triggered by the armed group Hezbollah in support of Hamas. While the resolution facilitated the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon in ...
Israeli Ground Incursion: A High-Risk but Strategic Operation
2024-09-30 21:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
At the speed at which political and security developments are unfolding in Lebanon and the region, even though Tel Aviv has succeeded in weakening Hezbollah, the possibility of an Israeli ground operation, still under consideration, remains militarily and strategically risky for Israel. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Israelis have ...
Pro-Iranian Axis Reactions to Escalation in Lebanon
Malo Pinatel 2024-09-23 21:27 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hundreds of Israeli strikes hit southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, after Israel advised residents in these areas to "stay away from Hezbollah targets." While the pro-Iranian group continues to launch rocket salvos in response to Israeli bombardments, various components of the Tehran-led axis have begun issuing statements of support. Iran ...
The Surge of Extremism and Unyielding Minds
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-09-10 11:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese people have been closely following the recent developments in the Iraqi Parliament with deep shock, particularly its July debate on a proposal to abolish the legal marriage age. This move would allow minors to marry without any age restriction, effectively turning every young girl into a potential bride. The proposal ignited ...
China’s Paralympic Domination Fails to Ignite Enthusiasm Back Home
This Is Beirut 2024-09-08 16:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the Paris Paralympics enter their final day, China's athletes are enjoying rampant success and are almost 100 medals ahead of their nearest challengers, but few in the country appear to be paying attention. The Olympics were watched widely, with victorious Team China athletes lauded as national heroes, and nail-biting medal table rivalry with ...
Ukraine MPs Vote to Ban Russia-Linked Orthodox Church
This Is Beirut 2024-08-20 19:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ukraine's parliament voted Tuesday to ban the Russian-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a move Kyiv says strengthens its independence as the country cuts ties with institutions it considers aligned with Moscow. Kyiv has been trying to curb spiritual links with Russia for years—a process accelerated by Moscow's 2022 invasion, which the powerful ...
Is Lebanon Done with Hezbollah or Is Hezbollah Done?
Salam Zaatari 2024-08-15 14:46 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
When you browse X, it feels as though a civil war is unfolding between Hezbollah supporters and the rest of the Lebanese population. The sentiment among ordinary Lebanese citizens echoes the days when the PLO attempted to dominate the country, acting as an entitled bully under the guise of their cause. There is growing frustration with ...
When Adel Karam Meets Georges Khabbaz in 'Khiyal Sahra'
2024-07-25 18:21 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
From August 1 to 31, Adel Karam and Georges Khabbaz will bring the stage of Casino du Liban to life in the play written by Georges Khabbaz and produced by Tarek Karam, Khiyal Sahra (“Puppet”). On this occasion, a press conference was held at La Martingale, attended by a multitude of journalists representing various Lebanese media ...
J.D. Vance: From "Never Trump" to Trump's Running Mate
This Is Beirut 2024-07-16 10:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Combative and ultra-loyal, James David Vance's rise to Donald Trump's running mate this November completes a remarkable transformation for a 39-year-old senator now seen as the future face of the Republican Party. Vance has been one of Trump's most effective attack dogs in Congress, promoting the dominant populist ideology - opposing immigration, ...
Bebe Vio: The Paralympic Champion Lighting Up the World
Makram Haddad 2024-06-18 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beatrice Vio, an exceptional Italian athlete, has reached the pinnacle of the Paralympic world through her talent, determination, and charisma. By pushing the boundaries of adapted athletics and becoming one of the few media stars of the Paralympic Games, she embodies resilience and excellence. Beatrice Vio, better known as "Bebe," is an Italian ...
How Hybrid Warfare has Turned Ukraine into a War on Many Fronts
Cian Ward 2024-11-26 12:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The war in Ukraine is in large part a battle of bullets, blood and trenches, yet it has also catalyzed new dimensions of ‘hybrid warfare’ beyond the conventional boundaries of conflict. In the days following Ukraine’s 2014 Revolution of Dignity, when incendiary protests in Kyiv’s Maidan Square led to the overthrow of ...
Spring Has Bloomed Again at Beit Tabaris
This Is Beirut 2024-05-21 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Despite the challenges posed by the security situation, Beit Tabaris has successfully maintained coherent musical activity, consistently supporting young Lebanese musicians through masterclasses and concerts. The violin masterclass was conducted remotely. Unable to come to Lebanon due to a canceled flight, Arnaud Nuvolone, the first violinist of ...
Macron Hosts Xi Jinping in France
This Is Beirut 2024-05-05 18:56 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday, where his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron intends to advocate trade "reciprocity" and the search for a resolution to the war in Ukraine, in the face of a Chinese president who continues to show his support for Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday, on a state visit hosted by ...
Seven Arrested in Australia Police Raids, Links to Assyrian Attack
This Is Beirut 2024-04-24 11:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Australian police said seven people who posed an "unacceptable risk and threat" to the public have been arrested after anti-terror raids that involved more than 400 officers Wednesday. Police said the individuals were linked to a 16-year-old accused of stabbing an Assyrian Bishop in Sydney, and adhered to a "religiously motivated extremist ...
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 ...
Wokism: A New Religion (1/4)
2024-04-07 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
A new soteriological policy is taking over the Western world. Its origins are academic, albeit unscientific and anti-academic. Blending politics, religion, puritanism and ideology, it echoes the darkest times of witch hunts. In this series of four articles, we will shed light on this new religion that is captivating the Western elites. The topic ...
Dar Al-Fatwa: Ramadan Starts Tomorrow
This Is Beirut 2024-03-10 19:03 - Reading : less than a minute
Dar al-Fatwa, seat of the Sunni religious authorities, announced that tomorrow, March 11, is the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The announcement came shortly after Saudi Arabia said the crescent of the ninth month of the lunar calendar had been sighted on Sunday evening, ushering in the fasting month. While Lebanese Sunnis are ...
Trump-Biden Rematch: What About Ukraine and Gaza?
Ali A. Hamadé 2024-03-10 12:38 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After an eventful Super Tuesday, during which fifteen states cast their votes for the Democratic and Republican primaries, Donald Trump and Joe Biden emerged as the undisputed leaders of the political arena. This widely anticipated scenario, foreseen by many observers, left Nikki Haley – Trump’s only serious contender – with no other option ...
Tehran: A Regional Expansionist Strategy (2/2)
Alain Rodier 2024-03-06 14:41 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Hezbollah's rockets on northern Israel, Houthis’ actions against ships in the Red Sea, logistical support for Hamas in Gaza, and attacks on American bases in Iraq and Syria. Behind all these actions, many States point to Tehran's involvement. Indeed, for the past 45 years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has continuously expanded its influence in ...
Tehran: 45 Years of Sheer Defiance 1/2
Alain Rodier 2024-03-05 19:34 - Reading : 10 minute(s)
Hezbollah's rockets on northern Israel, Houthis’ actions against ships in the Red Sea, logistical support for Hamas in Gaza and attacks on American bases. Behind all these actions, many States point to Tehran's involvement. Indeed, for the past 45 years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has continuously expanded its influence in the region. It all ...
Editorial- When Pluralism Can Potentially Become a Source of Wealth
Michel Touma 2024-02-21 08:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nothing is solely black or white in any political dynamic, especially when dealing with the cynical and unpredictable "game of nations" that can often defy understanding, especially if the intelligence services of antagonistic parties get involved! For sometimes, the "raison d'Etat" has motives that reason itself cannot comprehend... This is ...
New Fees for Tourists Visiting Hagia Sophia
2024-01-16 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Monday, January 15, Turkey initiated the imposition of a substantial entrance fee for international tourists wishing to visit the renowned sixth-century edifice, Hagia Sophia, in Istanbul. This architectural marvel, which underwent a contentious transformation into a mosque in 2020, now requires foreign visitors to pay 25 euros each for ...
Republican Front-Runner: Trump's Historic Victory in Iowa
This Is Beirut 2024-01-16 13:52 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Donald Trump secured a historic landslide victory in Iowa's caucuses on Monday, solidifying his position as the presumptive Republican candidate against President Joe Biden in November. However, Trump's second trial is set to start just a day after his win. Donald Trump romped to a landslide victory on Monday in Iowa's caucuses, the first vote ...
In Tripoli, a New Christmas Tree Installed
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 18:48 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A new Christmas tree has been installed in the square of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Tripoli's Zahiriya region. It is meant to replace the first tree, which was completely burnt down by flames caused by a Molotov cocktail thrown at it by unknown assailants at dawn on Sunday. The reinstallation of the Christmas tree was entirely ...
Christmas Tree Burned in Tripoli, Outraging Elected Officials
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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At dawn on Sunday, unknown assailants threw a Molotov cocktail at the Christmas tree set up in St. George's Church Square in Tripoli's Zahiriya region. The flames destroyed the tree. The region's political and religious leaders denounced this "suspicious act," which damaged Tripoli's image. Achraf Rifi, deputy of the region, called for the ...
Israel Expands Its Offensive Against Lebanon by Air and on the Ground
This is Beirut 2024-11-22 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The surge in violence persisted on Friday with Israeli airstrikes targeting Beirut’s southern suburbs and south Lebanon, as fierce fighting raged in southern villages between Hezbollah combatants and Israeli troops advancing deeper into Lebanese territory. New evacuation warnings were issued by the Israeli army to residents of Hadath, Ghobeiri ...
Syria's Rebels About to Invade Central City Hama
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 04:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked "a large wave of displacement", a war monitor said. The Islamist-led rebels were advancing on Syria's fourth-largest city, buoyed by their lightning capture of swathes of the north in an offensive that ended four ...
Israel Ultra-Orthodox Party Threatens Government Over Draft Law
This is Beirut 09/06 15:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israel's ultra-Orthodox Shas party on Monday threatened to bring down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government by backing a motion for early elections amid a row over military service. Netanyahu's coalition, one of the most right-wing in Israel's history, is at risk of collapsing over a bill that could reverse the long-standing exemption ...
Naim Qassem’s Speech: A Mix of Confusion and Contradictions
Sonia Rizk 25/02 14:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s transmitted speech at the funeral of former Secretary-Generals Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine on Sunday at Camille Chamoun Sports City stood out for its contradictions, leaving the party’s supporters confused. His address seemed out of touch with the critical task at hand—rallying a base ...