This is Beirut, 2024-11-19 23:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Our contributor at This is Beirut and Ici Beyrouth, Dr. Charles Chartouni, was the victim of an intimidation attempt by state security services at his home on Tuesday evening. They intended to summon him for remarks he allegedly made against the “axis of resistance” during his latest media appearances. Chartouni told This is Beirut that these ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 2024-11-19 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United States presidential envoy Amos Hochstein and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri have not yet concluded negotiations on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Berri assigned his advisor, Ali Hamdan, to coordinate with Hochstein's team on resolving the remaining points of contention. Hochstein is pushing to finalize a framework that aligns ...
Marc Saikali, 2024-11-19 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The tone was set the moment Amos Hochstein concluded his talks in Beirut and delivered a carefully diplomatic press briefing, delicately outlining just how distant a resolution still seems. No sooner had his words settled than Israeli airstrikes resumed, and rockets were launched from Lebanon. For those striving to remain Cartesian and keep ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-11-19 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese cinema takes center stage once again with the remarkable achievement of Philippe Aractingi, a French-Lebanese director and producer, who recently won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the 24th Bidassoa Archaeological Film Festival (FICAB) in Spain. His film, Liban, les secrets du royaume de Byblos, filmed over two years in 2022 and ...
Lyne Sammouri, 2024-11-19 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 19, 2024.
Rayan Chami, 2024-11-19 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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Claims of a unilateral ceasefire proposal in Lebanon have sparked widespread speculation. But let’s debunk it.
Nadia Hallak, 2024-11-19 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalates, Lebanon’s displacement crisis grows more severe each day. Around 1.4 million Lebanese have been forced to flee areas targeted by shelling, seeking safety in other regions. Some have rented homes at their own expense, others are staying with relatives, while the majority are concentrated in ...
Rayan Chami, 2024-11-19 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute
US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein held “constructive” talks with Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, focusing on resolving the ongoing war in Lebanon. He emphasized regional cooperation, including efforts in Lebanon and Israel, to foster peace and stability.
This is Beirut, 2024-11-19 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari emphasized on Tuesday the urgency of electing a president for Lebanon, describing it as “the key to all solutions at every level.” During a visit to Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai in Bkerke, Bukhari commended the Patriarch’s position and role in Lebanon’s domestic affairs. He particularly praised the ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-19 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday that over 200 children were killed in less than two months since Israel escalated its military operations in Lebanon. UNICEF spokesman James Elder condemned the lack of global action, emphasizing that these deaths have been met with inertia from those able to stop this ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-19 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United Nations General Assembly’s Economic and Financial Committee approved a resolution on Tuesday requesting that Israel assume responsibility for prompt and adequate compensation to Lebanon affected by an oil slick on its shores during Israel’s 2006 military operations in Lebanon. The resolution marks the 19th consecutive year it has ...
Chelsea Al Arif, 2024-11-18 21:20 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 18, 2024.