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A Broad Political Consensus Keeps Joseph Aoun in Office
This Is Beirut 2023-12-15 22:39 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Suspense that has been ongoing since the end of the summer was finally concluded today. By postponing for one year the retirement of the Army Commander and the directors of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) and General Security (GS) Generals Joseph Aoun, Imad Osman, and Elias Baissari respectively, Parliament asserted the reason of State on ...
J. Aoun's Mandate: A Skillful Political Maneuver
Michel Touma 2023-12-16 12:32 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The tug-of-war lasted until the very end. Driven by the sovereignist faction's MPs — widely branded as the "opposition" — the Lebanese witnessed a cleverly orchestrated political drama. This culminated on Friday in a crucial parliamentary vote in favor of a proposed law deferring the retirement of active generals and division generals by one ...
Untying the Gordian Knots and Peace-Making
2023-12-18 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Political and military events are overlapping and questioning notions, dynamics and taxonomies. The Gaza war and its immediate bloody antecedents have elicited a set of political, strategic and ethical controversies that question notional equivocations, sequential linearity and clear-cut scenarios. The terror attack on South Israel is a blatant ...
Israel Continues to Bomb Gaza on Christmas Eve
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 10:47 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Bombing intensified in southern Gaza on Sunday 24 December, while the army stepped up its operations in Khan Yunis. At international level, the application of the resolution adopted by the UN on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza is coming up against the refusal of a ceasefire by Israel and its American ally. Israel pushed on Sunday with its ...
Dilemmas of Truce and the Unfinished War
2023-12-25 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The moral and strategic equivocations of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, far from being incidental, are inherent to the political narrative and the military purview that underlie the massacres of October 7, 2023. The nihilistic attack reflects Hamas's political vision and concurs with the strategic objectives of Iranian power politics: ...
Juliette Elamine: A Poignant French-Speaking Lebanese Pen
2023-12-29 13:37 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Juliette Elamine, a French-Lebanese author, released her latest work titled Les enfants de la vie (The Children of Life) in October 2023, published by Sterenn Editions. In Paris, she continues her book signing tours, captivating an audience eager for culture and stories. Blending a rich mix of human values from the Francophone world with a deeply ...
The Unending Travails of a Calamitous Fallacy
2024-01-01 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The life cycle of this war is near ending, but not the illusions and deceitfulness of its instigators, who are still adamant about pursuing it with no qualms about its disastrous consequences. Their bets on expanding its radius were belied at the onset, but the actors are still bent on continuing what seems to be a criminal undertaking driven by ...
Donald Trump Attends Immunity Case In DC Court
This Is Beirut 2024-01-09 19:21 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Donald Trump appeared in a Washington court on Tuesday, to assert that, as a former US President, he should be shielded from prosecution regarding allegations that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election. Donald Trump arrived in a Washington court Tuesday to argue that, as a former US president, he should be immune from prosecution on charges ...
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 ...
August 4 Explosion: Outcry Sparked by Tribute to Berri
This Is Beirut 2024-01-11 19:01 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A new episode in the tragedy of the massive August 4, 2020 explosion at the port of Beirut took place on Thursday, as the families of the Civil Defense victims denounced the tribute made by the Beirut fire department command to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Berri had received, on Wednesday, a delegation of officers from the Beirut fire ...
Amnesty International: Suspension of Fenianos' Warrant Is a "Sham of Justice"
This Is Beirut 2024-01-19 17:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amnesty International denounced on Friday the decision taken by Lebanon’s Cassation Court to suspend the arrest warrant against former Minister of Public Works, Youssef Fenianos, who was charged in September 2021 with homicide and criminal negligence by the lead investigator of the Beirut Blast. “The suspension of the arrest warrant against ...
Samy Gemayel Rejects Agreement Compromising Sovereignty
gdeveloper 2024-01-21 17:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
MP Samy Gemayel warned about a potential 'deal' in the context of talks between Hezbollah and Israel that could result in an agreement at the expense of Lebanese sovereignty. "We fear that Hezbollah may claim Lebanon as a consolation prize in exchange for a withdrawal from the south to ensure Israel's security," said the MP. He alluded to Israel's ...
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 ...
Mansouri Clashes with the Association of Banks on Circular 151
2024-01-23 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Acting Governor of the Central Bank, Wassim Mansouri, has agreed with the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) to discuss the replacement of Circular 151. This would enable beneficiaries to receive a monthly cash payment of $150. Yet, based on the information available from Tuesday's meeting at Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL), perspectives between ...
Rai: We Don't Want to Be Scapegoats for a Culture of Death
This Is Beirut 2024-01-28 12:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
More and more voices are being raised in Lebanon to denounce Hezbollah's actions, whose policy is based on "Iran and the resistance first" and "whatever is good for the resistance is good for Lebanon." During his Sunday sermon in Bkerke, Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai condemned the murderous and destructive venture into which the pro-Iranian ...
The Northern Lights as Seen by Anna Ward Bondavalli
Zeina Nader 2024-03-27 13:53 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Upon her return from the Lofoten Islands in Norway, photographer Anna Bondavalli Ward shares her incredible experience and emotions from this fantastic trip during which she was able to admire the Northern Lights and come back with fabulous photographs. This journey is a process in itself, beginning with the courage to leave the comfort ...
British Conservative Party: A Much Needed Unity
Ali A. Hamadé 2024-01-28 13:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Amidst the political tumult dominating this year's elections in the United Kingdom, the British Conservative Party and the government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, are grappling with evident challenges, as highlighted by recent polls. These surveys, published respectively by the Daily Telegraph and the Times of London, two media strongholds ...
Soup Attack on Mona Lisa: Protesters May Avoid Trial
2024-01-30 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
After a recent incident at Paris' renowned Louvre museum, two protestors may evade legal prosecution following their act of hurling soup at Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa. On Monday, January 29, authorities disclosed that instead of facing trial, the duo might be instructed to contribute a financial donation. The provocative act of throwing ...
Séjourné in Beirut on Tuesday: Focus on the Southern Front
2024-02-03 15:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné, is set to begin a visit to Lebanon next Tuesday as part of his first regional tour. He will arrive in Beirut following his visit to Israel, where he engaged in discussions with officials regarding the developments in the Gaza war and southern Lebanon. According to French ...
Lyon Fine Arts Museum Files Complaint Following Environmentalists Vandalism
This Is Beirut 2024-02-11 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon has formally lodged a complaint following the defacement of a glazed Monet painting by two activists from "Riposte Alimentaire" on February 10. The environmentalist group was previously responsible for a similar act against the Mona Lisa. "On Saturday, February 10th, at approximately 3:30 PM, Claude Monet's ...
Roads and Erosion Imperil Ecuador’s Ancient Amazon Civilization
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-13 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Roads and erosion threaten an ancient Amazonian civilization in Ecuador. Nestled in the dense jungle of eastern Ecuador, this ancient civilization, dating back 2,500 years, is now facing major challenges that could compromise its historical heritage. For centuries, the jungle served as a protective shield for these ancient peoples. However, the ...
The Lebanese-American Coordinating Committee Advocates for Lebanon's Interests
This Is Beirut 2024-02-16 11:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese-American Coordinating Committee (LACC) recently concluded a series of high-level meetings in Washington and New York, underscoring its commitment to advancing the interests of the Lebanese diaspora and Lebanon itself. These meetings addressed pressing issues concerning Lebanon's sovereignty, freedom and identity. During their visit ...
EU Launches its Military 'Protection' Mission in the Red Sea
This Is Beirut 2024-02-19 15:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The European Union on Monday officially launched a mission to help protect international shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen's Houthis, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said. "Europe will ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, working alongside our international partners," the European Commission president wrote on X. The Houthis, ...
French Warship Shot Down Two Drones Over Red Sea
This Is Beirut 2024-02-20 20:43 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The French defense ministry announced on Tuesday that the French navy had intercepted and destroyed two drones over the Red Sea, an area where Yemen's Houthis have been targeting ships. The French navy has shot down two drones over the Red Sea, where Yemen's Houthis have been attacking ships, the defense ministry in Paris said on Tuesday. The ...
What Are the Prospects of War Ending?
2024-02-26 08:59 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Aside from wishful thinking and peaceful yearnings, we have not seen, so far, concrete proposals on how to put an end to the ongoing cycles of violence and move to another stage of discursive conflict resolution. While reviewing the various proposals, we observe that very few of them have come up with working solutions that are likely to draw the ...
Messi Grabs Late Leveller for Miami at Galaxy
This Is Beirut 2024-02-26 15:51 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Lionel Messi scored a last-gasp stoppage time equalizer as Inter Miami escaped with a 1-1 draw at the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer on Sunday. The Galaxy dominated for long stretches of the game and had taken the lead in the 75th minute through Serbian striker Dejan Joveljic. But the home side ended the game with ten men after ...
MP Moawad Hails Saudi Efforts in Support of Lebanon
This Is Beirut 2024-02-29 18:41 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Leader of the Independence Movement MP Michel Moawad hosted Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari at his residence in Baabda on Thursday. The discussions between the two officials covered critical issues affecting Lebanon and the broader region, including the raging conflicts in Gaza and South Lebanon, as well as the implementation ...
SpaceX Mega Rocket Lost in Final Phase of Test Flight
This Is Beirut 2024-03-14 18:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, flew further and faster than ever before during its third test flight Thursday, although it was eventually lost as it re-entered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean, SpaceX said. Lift-off from the company's Starbase in southeast Texas came around 8:25 AM local time (1325 GMT) and was carried live on a ...
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as Blinken Visits Seoul
This Is Beirut 2024-03-18 11:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Monday in what analysts said was a calculated move to grab attention as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits South Korea for talks. Blinken is attending the third Summit for Democracy and met President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul early on Monday. He is also meeting his South Korean ...
The Riddles of an Open-Ended Conflict
2024-03-25 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-ongoing-developments-of-the-war-in-Gaza-and-their-sequels-are-proliferating-in-every.mp3"][/audio] The ongoing developments of the war in Gaza and their sequels are proliferating in every direction, and there is a need to recapitulate the different ...