This is Beirut, 2024-11-26 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Ceasefire Hezbollah
Despite reports of an impending ceasefire, fighting between Hezbollah and Israel continues with increasing violence. Israeli army Arabic speaking spokesperson, Avichay Adrae, issued an evacuation warning to residents in Beirut’s southern suburb, the first of the day. Adrae pinpointed buildings in Burj a-Brajneh and Tahwitat al-Ghadir. An ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-24 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon European Union Ceasefire
On an official visit to Lebanon on Sunday, European Commission Vice-President Josep Borrell stressed the need to “put pressure on Israel and Hezbollah” to “accept the ceasefire offer made by the United States.” President Biden's envoy, Amos Hochstein, had relayed the offer to both sides during his latest visit to the two countries, which ...
Chelsea Al Arif, 2024-11-24 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Josep Borrell Nabih Berri Ceasefire EU
On his third and final visit to Lebanon, the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, met with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Discussions focused on regional stability and exploring pathways toward a potential ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-24 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon President Parliament Ceasefire
Maronite patriarch Bechara Rai strongly condemned the fact that the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel is being negotiated in the absence of a President of the Republic, a position at the head of the State which has been vacant since October 31, 2022. He stated that this “renders the talks illegitimate,” as it is an integral part of the ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-22 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Amos Hochstein Hezbollah Lebanese Army Ceasefire
US Presidential envoy Amos Hochstein wrapped up his regional tour on Friday, aimed at promoting an American proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon, leaving Tel Aviv without issuing any public statements after his meetings. Israeli officials also remained tight-lipped, even as the Israeli military escalated its raids and advanced further into Lebanese ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-20 18:54 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Ceasefire Hamas Palestine UN Security Council United States
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council push to call for a ceasefire in Gaza that Washington said would have emboldened Hamas. The resolution demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the war between Israel and the Palestinian group, along with "the immediate and unconditional release of ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-20 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Amos Hochstein Hezbollah Naim Qassem ceasefire
Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem has sought to woe the Lebanese opposed to the war that his pro-Iranian party initiated “in support for Gaza” by promising to facilitate the long-delayed election of a president of the Republic and respect the terms of the Taif Agreement, which ended the 1975-1990 civil war in Lebanon. “We will ...
Lyne Sammouri , 2024-11-20 14:35 - Reading : less than a minute
War Middle East Amos Amos Hochstein Nabih berry Ceasefire
For the second consecutive day, US envoy Amos Hochstein met with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, as part of diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
This is Beirut, 2024-11-20 09:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Ceasefire Hamas Palestine UN Security Council USA
The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in its latest attempt to exert pressure to end the war. But the draft could be blocked by the United States, Israel's main ally. The latest draft of the resolution demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the ...
Samar El-Kadi, 2024-11-19 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Amos Hochstein Ceasefire Hezbollah Benjamin Netanyahu UN Security Council
With much apprehension mixed with shy hope, the Lebanese are closely following the visit of US envoy Amos Hochstein who will be relaying Lebanon’s response to Israel regarding a ceasefire proposal. Lebanon announced that Hezbollah has agreed to the US proposal, though it made certain comments, stressing that UN Resolution 1701 should be the ...
Rayan Chami, 2024-11-19 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Ceasefire Debunked
Claims of a unilateral ceasefire proposal in Lebanon have sparked widespread speculation. But let’s debunk it.
Bassam Abou Zeid, 2024-11-19 07:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Ceasefire Hezbollah Nabih Berry
The reported ceasefire negotiations between Hezbollah and Israel are not the first of their kind between Lebanon and Israel, given the indirect involvement of key Lebanese officials like Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. However, these talks are the first to take place amid a presidential vacancy that has ...