Lebanon

Lebanon Opens First Maritime Rescue Coordination Center with Allies

The Lebanese Army inaugurated the country’s first Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) at the Beirut Naval Base on Wednesday, in a ceremony held under the patronage of Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal. Funded by France and the European Union, with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International ...

One Hezb member Killed, Five people Injured in Israeli Drone Strike on Car in Kafra

Israeli drones carried out two airstrikes on Saturday afternoon in the town of Kafra, located in Lebanon’s southern Bint Jbeil district, targeting a Range Rover SUV. According to initial reports, at least one person was wounded in the attack. Media updates later confirmed that four people were injured, including one reported to be in ...

UN Says Has Verified 103 Civilians Killed in Lebanon Since Ceasefire

The United Nations said Wednesday it had verified the deaths of 103 civilians in Lebanon since the November 2024 ceasefire with Israel, as it demanded a halt to the ongoing suffering. "We are still seeing devastating impacts of jet and drone strikes in residential areas, as well as near UN peacekeepers in the south," UN rights chief ...

General Security Launches Third Phase of Organized Return for Syrian Refugees

Lebanon’s General Security Directorate announced that the third phase of the government’s organized return plan for Syrian refugees will begin tomorrow through the Masnaa border crossing with Syria. The initiative is coordinated with the Syrian authorities and in partnership with UNHCR, IOM, the Lebanese Red Cross, and other humanitarian ...

Lebanon's Half Measures Lead to Growing US Skepticism

As Lebanese leaders continue to implement half measures that fail to address pressing issues decisively, voices in Washington are increasingly questioning the US's support for Beirut. The context is troubling. From across the Atlantic, it is clear that Lebanese officials have yet to confront their fear of a "weak and defeated" Hezbollah, while the ...

Poultry Sector Warns: Imports Are Killing Our Industry

The Syndicate of Poultry Producers, led by William Boutros, issued a warning on Tuesday, urging authorities to act swiftly to save local businesses now facing extinction. The reason is that Lebanese poultry products are banned from Arab markets, while similar goods imported from neighboring countries freely enter Lebanon duty-free. “Most Arab ...

Collectible Cars: Where Culture, Passion and Investment Meet

In a world where traditional investments fluctuate with economic and geopolitical crises, collectible cars seem to hold steady. They do more than captivate enthusiasts; they also attract investors. In the United States and Europe, auction prices are soaring, and museums compete for rare models. What about Lebanon? Between roaring American muscle ...

Saudi Envoy Honors May Chidiac with Embassy Medal

Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari awarded former Minister of State for Administrative Reform May Chidiac the Medal of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Lebanon on Tuesday. The distinction was presented at her residence in Dekwaneh, in recognition of her patriotic stances, steadfast commitment to national unity, and tireless efforts in ...

Basketball – Abu Dhabi: Lebanon Kicks Off Its Campaign with a Double Blowout

The Maristes Put on a Show For their first outing with a heavily revamped roster, Champville (the Maristes) set the tone right away: 32-14 in the first quarter, 52-30 at halftime, 77-49 after 30 minutes, and 105-61 at the buzzer. Coach Alen Abaz opened up the bench, mixed combinations, and gave everyone minutes, using the early cushion to work on ...

Contours of Sanctification and Demonization

There is no doubt that emotions among Hezbollah’s supporters remain raw on the first anniversary of the assassination of the militia’s Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah. He was regarded as both an inspiration and a leader, and it’s not surprising that many in the movement’s base approached him in ways that verge on sanctification or even ...