Lebanon

Everyone Came Out a Winner — Except Lebanon!

Hezbollah's deputy general secretary claims that victory is… near! The suffering of refugees is viewed as part of the sacrifice for the "Palestinian cause," morale is high, and the Israelis are in near disarray. Meanwhile, officials on the other side of the border are informing residents in the north that they will soon be able to return home. ...

Lebanese Officials Urge Swift Presidential Election

Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rai received MPs Marwan Hamadeh and Raji al-Saad in Bkerke on Monday. The parliamentarians were sent as envoys by former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt to emphasize the need for swift presidential elections. "We stressed the urgent need to stop the war and to separate the Gaza front ...

One Year On: Lebanon Mirrors Gaza's Path

On October 7, 2023, the world awoke to the unprecedented news of Hamas’ attack on Israel. The operation, dubbed “Al-Aqsa Flood,” triggered a retaliatory response from the Hebrew State called “Iron Swords.”  All of this unfolded in Gaza. The very next day, early on October 8, Hezbollah launched guided missiles and artillery shells at ...

Israel Expands Ground Offensive in Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had launched targeted raids against Hezbollah in southwest Lebanon, expanding its ground operations along the country's coastline after deploying more troops. “Yesterday (Monday), the 146th Division began limited, localized, targeted operational activities against Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in ...

Intense Israeli Airstrikes Shake Southern Lebanon Monday Evening

Heavy Israeli airstrikes rocked southern Lebanon and the suburbs of Beirut on Monday evening, targeting key Hezbollah strongholds. Strikes hit areas like Rweiss, Laylaki, Mreijeh, and Chiyah, with six consecutive blasts near Al-Raya Stadium marking one of the most intense bombardments in recent days. Israeli media reported that the strikes ...

365 Days of Covering the War in Gaza and Lebanon

The ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon has created intense and complex dynamics. This is Beirut has been covering this situation for a year, reporting on military actions and humanitarian impacts. Our journalists have tirelessly worked to explore, analyze and explain the complexities of war while amplifying the voices of those affected. One year ...

Barrot Affirms Hezbollah Bears 'Heavy Responsibility' for Lebanon War

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Monday that Hezbollah bears significant responsibility for dragging Lebanon into a war with its neighbor Israel, which threatens to destabilize the region. "In Lebanon, violence threatens to plunge a very fragile country into lasting chaos, further endangering Israel's security," Barrot told a ...

Human Rights Watch Warns of 'Serious Risks' to Civilians From Israeli Strikes

Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Monday that Israeli strikes on the Lebanon-Syria border, which have recently intensified, pose a "serious risk" to civilians attempting to cross into Syria and could hinder humanitarian operations. On Friday, the Israeli army conducted a raid in eastern Lebanon near the Masnaa border crossing, blocking the main ...

Jordanian FM at Serail: We Do Not Interfere in Lebanon's Presidential Election

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi affirmed on Monday that "Jordan stands by Lebanon." He stated, "We will continue to provide assistance and support all Lebanese efforts to strengthen the internal political situation, and we encourage the election of a new president for the republic, but we do not interfere in this matter." Speaking from ...

Lebanon Sets Official School Year Start Amid Ongoing Confrontations

Caretaker Minister of Education and Higher Education Abbas Halabi announced that the official start of the academic year will be on Monday, November 4. During a press conference, Halabi stated, “Private schools may conduct remote learning based on their available resources.” He also added that “the decision for in-person classes will be the ...

Israeli Bombardments Continue to Intensify Across Lebanon

The situation in Lebanon continues to escalate, with intensified Israeli bombardments targeting various regions, particularly the southern suburbs of Beirut and south Lebanon. Attacks on Beirut’s Southern Suburbs The southern suburbs of Beirut faced a severe wave of Israeli airstrikes overnight, with over 25 hitting the area. This bombardment ...

Beirut's Southern Suburbs: Over 25 Raids in One Night

The southern suburbs of Beirut endured an intense barrage of Israeli airstrikes overnight, with more than 30 raids targeting the area. The bombardment began shortly after nearly five evacuation notices were issued by the Israeli army for several locations, including Bourj al-Barajneh and Haret Hreik. Airstrikes specifically targeted Bourj ...