This is Beirut, 22/11 10:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On the 81st Independence Day in Lebanon, well-wishes have been expressed by various political figures and foreign embassies. Locally, Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai highlighted the dual grief felt by Lebanese citizens—amidst war and governance turmoil, emphasizing the need for collective will to face the nation's crises. He stressed that true ...
This is Beirut, 22/11 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Dahyeh Israel South Lebanon Lebanon
The Israeli army advanced further into southern Lebanon on Friday, establishing positions in Deir Mimas and the Beaufort Castle area. They moved closer to Naqoura while intensifying their strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Israeli checkpoints have been set up around Deir Mimas, where tanks have been deployed in the village and in the Hora ...
Hala Abdallah, 21/11 20:04 - Reading : less than a minute
Hamas Israel Lebanon Hezbollah
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 21, 2024.
Roudi Abou Nader, 21/11 16:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
How are you experiencing this period of war and what impact has it had on your daily life as an athlete? We had been waiting several years for the national team to be reconstituted, and the announcement of the Asian qualifiers in January gave us the motivation to work hard and train effectively in the hope of qualifying for the Asian Futsal ...
This is Beirut, 21/11 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On the occasion of Lebanon’s Independence Day, the Lebanese brand Coqlico unveils a bold national initiative elegantly merging art and humanitarian commitment. This innovative endeavor invites Lebanese artists to unleash their creativity by transforming the brand’s iconic finjan into unique works of art. These creations will be sold, with a ...
Mohamad Zahwe, 21/11 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Theives Southern Suburb
Amid the chaos of destruction, organized gangs exploit the devastation to loot abandoned homes, dismantle infrastructure, and steal essential resources. In response, residents have taken matters into their own hands guarding streets. Brutal punishments follow, but questions remain: are the culprits handed over to authorities, or left to vigilante ...
This is Beirut, 21/11 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Internal Security Forces Lebanon war fake news
Amid the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, a series of fabricated evacuation calls have been circulating, urging citizens to flee various areas and buildings. These false alarms are causing widespread panic and fear across the country. This morning, residents of Maghdouche received calls instructing them to evacuate the town and its schools, even naming ...
This is Beirut, 21/11 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army United Kingdom Lebanon
The British Embassy announced in a statement on Thursday that Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, Senior Advisor for the UK Ministry of Defense for the Middle East and North Africa, met with senior Lebanese and UN officials. During these discussions, he reiterated the UK's urgent call for an immediate ceasefire and emphasized the necessity of a political ...
This is Beirut, 21/11 11:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein Hezbollah Israel Lebanon Beirut's Southern Suburb
The brief pause in airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, prompted by the presence of US envoy Amos Hochstein in Lebanon, was short-lived. The Israeli army spokesperson issued evacuation warnings on Thursday morning to the Haret Hreik and Al-Hadath residents, announcing they will be targeting Hezbollah strongholds there. An hour later, ...
Charles Chartouni, 21/11 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
When I was questioned by State Security (SS), I couldn’t help but recall the methods of Nazi Germany’s political police, particularly Heinrich Himmler’s infamous Gestapo. Yet, unlike the Nazi regime’s political police, the one manipulated by Shiite fascism is a bunch of hired killers and mafiosos, exploiting honorable soldiers—men who ...
This is Beirut, 21/11 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army Lebanon
As Lebanon commemorates its eighty-first Independence Day in the face of ongoing conflicts and external threats, the Lebanese military forces stand as a pillar of strength, defending the nation's sovereignty and protecting its citizens. Despite facing immense odds, the military remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding peace and stability ...
Tilda Abou Rizk, 20/11 21:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
US envoy Amos Hochstein traveled to Tel Aviv late Wednesday afternoon to convey the outcomes of his Beirut discussions to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—on Thursday, according to Reuters—regarding the American proposal for a ceasefire agreement. Hochstein declined to elaborate on the progress of his talks with Parliament Speaker ...