Johnny Kortbawi, 2024-11-22 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Refined comments pour in during the national holidays: Independence Day, Flag Day, the First Liberation Day, the Second and the Nineteenth. Yet, no one truly believes in the poetry written for these occasions. The mandate era is increasingly seen as more merciful than the independence we now endure, constantly violated by those surrounding ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-22 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Agriculture Abbas Hajj Hassan highlighted the extensive damage to Lebanon's agricultural sector, estimated at around 70%, based on an aerial study conducted in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to assess the losses. He emphasized that Israeli bombardments have caused significant destruction, ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-22 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, 2024-11-22 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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, 2024-11-21 20:04 - 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 21, 2024.
Roudi Abou Nader, 2024-11-21 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, 2024-11-21 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, 2024-11-21 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, 2024-11-21 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Internal Security Forces 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, 2024-11-21 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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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, 2024-11-21 11:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Amos Hochstein Hezbollah 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, 2024-11-21 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 ...