Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 04/11 18:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon has no choice but to enter into talks with Israel to break the cycle of war, a step that media reports suggest he had agreed on with Hezbollah’s ally, Speaker Nabih Berri. Aoun’s position is commendable, but Hezbollah will use such talks as cover to rearm and prepare for another round of fighting, rather than ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 04/11 16:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In some regions of southern Lebanon, particularly in Jezzine, Marjayoun, and Rmeish, predominantly Christian areas directly border localities where Hezbollah holds significant influence. These areas, where municipal networks, social structures, and political actors intertwine, reflect a deeply rooted sociopolitical reality shaped by geography, ...
This is Beirut, 04/11 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In appearance, Finance Minister Yassin Jaber sought to present his meeting with the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) delegation at the Ministry of Finance as a broad, constructive session that projected an image of consensus. His public remarks reinforced this impression, suggesting that both sides—the ministry and the banks—were aligned ...
Makram Haddad, 04/11 10:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The promise was a wink at passing time and an arm wrestle with the stopwatch. For his 60th birthday, Najib Nasr, savate world champion in 1995, treated himself to a glove marathon: 60 times 60 seconds, 60 opponents—men and women—lined up in relay, and zero recovery. Result: one hour at high intensity, a crowd on its feet, and a champion ...
Alberto M. Fernandez , 04/11 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Pope Leo XIV’s expected visit to Lebanon later this month comes at a moment of peril for the country. Lebanon’s most recent war, launched by Hezbollah on October 8, 2023, has barely ended, with Israel threatening to renew the conflict at any moment should Hezbollah not disarm. The Lebanese government has pledged to assert state power and ...
This is Beirut, 03/11 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Saydet al-Jabal Gathering called for direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, urging President Joseph Aoun to personally lead talks to address outstanding issues, including Israel’s withdrawal from five disputed points and the return of prisoners. The group said such a step could move Lebanon from war toward peace and allow it to ...
This is Beirut, 03/11 14:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli drone strikes killed two Hezbollah members on Monday, in southern Lebanon. Mohammad Ali Hadid, a Hezbollah official, was reportedly targeted in an Israeli strike in the Nabatiyeh district of southern Lebanon. Media sources reported that Hadid, who had allegedly survived an assassination attempt the previous day, was traveling in a car ...
This is Beirut, 03/11 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Embassy of Mexico in Lebanon, in collaboration with the Cervantes Institute, proudly hosted a vibrant celebration of the “Día de Muertos” (Day of the Dead), highlighting the richness of Mexico’s cultural heritage and traditions. The event began with opening remarks by the Ambassador of Mexico to Lebanon, Francisco Romero Bock, followed ...
Makram Haddad, 03/11 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Mission accomplished. In the heat of Aqaba, the Lebanon U17 national team kept their nerves to clinch their ticket to the final of the 12th West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) edition. A cup-tie script: early opener from Youssef Badran (12'), Syrian equalizer, then a knife-edge shootout where the young Cedars kept a steady hand (4–3). ...
This is Beirut, 03/11 11:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli intelligence services have reported unusual activity by Hezbollah in several parts of Lebanon, while Tehran is urging vigilance and the defense of Lebanese sovereignty, highlighting the fragile balance in a region already on edge. According to the Israeli daily Maariv, the Israeli army has observed intensified movements by Hezbollah ...
This is Beirut, 03/11 11:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Goethe-Institut celebrated its 70th anniversary in Lebanon with a reception at Rebirth Beirut in Gemmayze on Friday, October 31, bringing together artists, cultural figures, and long-time partners to mark seven decades of cultural collaboration between Lebanon and Germany, the institute said in a statement Monday. Founded in 1955, the ...
Michel Touma, 03/11 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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During one of his many mass rallies held in a French province, the leader of La France insoumise, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, told his supporters that it was important to constantly maintain a climate of aggression and escalating verbal tension in political discourse, combined with efforts to stir up persistent instability on the ground. His stated goal ...