Bélinda Ibrahim, 19/11 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, 19/11 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, 19/11 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Ceasefire Lebanon Israel Debunked
Claims of a unilateral ceasefire proposal in Lebanon have sparked widespread speculation. But let’s debunk it.
Nadia Hallak, 19/11 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, 19/11 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, 19/11 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, 19/11 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, 19/11 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, 18/11 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.
Makram Haddad, 18/11 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Football Lebanon Wahid Fattal Injury
Barely 48 hours after the tragic injury of Celine Haidar, another pillar of Lebanese football has been struck by the violence of the bombings. Wahid Fattal, one of the most emblematic figures in Lebanese football, was injured on Monday evening during the latest Israeli strike on the Zokak el-Blat neighborhood in Beirut. This central area of the ...
This is Beirut, 18/11 19:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The coordinator of the Government Emergency Committee, Minister Nasser Yassin, announced on Monday in his 48th report that “300 Israeli airstrikes and shelling were recorded over the past 48 hours, across various regions of Lebanon, mostly in Nabatiyeh (131 airstrikes) and the South (135 airstrikes), bringing the total number of assaults since ...
This is Beirut, 18/11 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music (The Conservatory) has achieved a new milestone on the international stage. Thirteen teams of students, from both the Eastern and Western music departments, earned awards in Berlin’s 9th Rising Stars Grand Prix 2024 – International Music Competition. This globally renowned event ...