This is Beirut, 31/07 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received US General Michael Kurilla, the Commander of CENTCOM (US Central Command), on Thursday in Baabda. The meeting was held in the presence of US Ambassador Lisa A. Johnson and a delegation of senior military officials, underscoring America’s continued commitment to Lebanon. According to the Lebanese ...
This is Beirut, 31/07 17:28 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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On the occasion of Lebanese Army Day, President Joseph Aoun delivered on Thursday a speech of rare resolve, calling for a national awakening around the military institution and demanding that all weapons – without exception – be placed under the exclusive authority of the Lebanese Army. In an address clearly directed at all Lebanese, including ...
This is Beirut, 30/07 20:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem warned Wednesday that any withdrawal of Hezbollah forces from south of the Litani River would constitute “a gain for Israel,” insisting that the group’s weapons remain a “Lebanese internal matter.” Speaking at a memorial marking one year since the death of senior ...
This is Beirut, 29/07 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Michel Issa, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Lebanon, delivered a firm message on Tuesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, declaring that the disarmament of Hezbollah is “not optional but necessary” and urging that “the time to act is now.” Issa pledged, if confirmed, to work closely with Lebanese ...
This is Beirut, 29/07 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun began a two-day official visit to Algeria on Tuesday, highlighting the long-standing solidarity between the two countries and expressing Lebanon’s gratitude for Algeria’s consistent support during times of crisis. Speaking upon his arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers, President Aoun recalled ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 29/07 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Listening to Thomas Barrack, one might think Lebanon is close to redemption or on the edge of a cliff, perhaps both at once. For months now, the American special envoy has issued statements that are sometimes hopeful, sometimes threatening, often confusing, and always repetitive. With every tweet and announcement, the same message comes through: ...
This is Beirut, 28/07 20:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanon bid farewell on Monday to Ziad Rahbani, one of its most revered and influential artists, in a solemn and emotional atmosphere during a public funeral held at the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary in Mhaidse, Bikfaya. The farewell drew thousands of grieving fans, officials, artists and loved ones, united in mourning the loss of a ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 27/07 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun’s statement that he is holding talks with Hezbollah over its weapons and that negotiations are progressing slowly was especially noteworthy. Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt’s remarks were equally notable, as he called on Hezbollah to give up its heavy weaponry, deeming it ineffective in confronting ...
Fady Noun, 27/07 09:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In every human being, there is a child who demands a story before falling asleep. The need for fiction is universal. But sometimes, as the title of a long-lost book once said, “Reality Surpasses Fiction.” Some true stories exceed in “unlikeliness” even the wildest inventions. Lebanon’s history is not far from illustrating this idea. ...
This is Beirut, 24/07 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun welcomed Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian and a delegation of regional muftis to the Presidential Palace in Baabda on Thursday, stressing that Lebanon has reached a “pivotal and possibly fateful crossroads.” In an atmosphere he described as both critical and sensitive, Aoun underscored that the ...
This is Beirut, 23/07 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday called for sustainable regional partnerships grounded in shared interests and long-term development, rather than temporary aid. His remarks came during a visit to Bahrain’s Economic Development Board on the second day of his official trip to the kingdom, at the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al ...
This is Beirut, 22/07 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday left for Bahrain on an official visit aimed at revitalizing and strengthening relations between Beirut and Manama, following a period of strained ties. Commenting on the visit, Foreign Affairs Minister Youssef Rajji described it as a pivotal step toward restoring bilateral trust and cooperation, stressing that it ...