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Israeli Incursion in Odaisseh, Fatal Strike in Aitaroun

This is Beirut, 13/09 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah strike drone

At dawn, Israeli forces advanced into the outskirts of the town of Odaisseh, where they carried out an explosion. Meanwhile, an Israeli drone dropped a bomb near the old square of Kfar Kila. The Israeli Army also reported that a Hezbollah member was killed in an airstrike last night in the Aitaroun area of southern Lebanon. A drone later flew ...

Aoun: Bachir Gemayel’s Dream Remains Alive

This is Beirut, 13/09 18:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Joseph Aoun Bachir Gemayel

On the eve of the 43rd anniversary of President Bachir Gemayel’s assassination (September 14), President Joseph Aoun declared that his killing “did not only deprive Lebanon of a president or a political leader, but also represented an attempt to kill an authentic Lebanese dream. Yet, dreams do not die with those who carry them; they remain ...

Daniel Alhaiby: Redefining the Flute

Lea Mehanna, 13/09 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Culture Music Jazz Rock

A trailblazer of his generation, Daniel Alhaiby redefines the flute, blending classical sophistication with the pulse of jazz, rock and Oriental melodies, creating a bridge between East and West, tradition and innovation.  

Davis Cup: Lebanon Outclasses Barbados and Targets World Group I

Makram Haddad, 13/09 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Tennis Coupe Davis ATP

On the clay courts of the Palm Hills Sports Club, Lebanon turned its clear Friday lead into a resounding victory on the second day. The doubles match, entrusted to Hassan Ibrahim and Fadi Bidan, perfectly set the tone for the day: a straight-sets victory (6-2, 6-3) against Haydn Lewis and Darian King, which sealed qualification (3-0). For ...

Lebanon’s Battle for Wheat: Between Aid, Loans and Food Security

Christiane Tager, 13/09 08:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Wheat

Lebanon, which is already weakened by an unprecedented economic collapse, has for years faced a vital challenge: ensuring steady access to wheat. The destruction of Beirut Port’s silos in the August 4, 2020, explosion laid bare Lebanon’s food insecurity, erasing a vital storage hub and turning every shipment and agreement into a matter of ...

Bou Saab Calls for Urgent Action in Legislative Session

This is Beirut, 12/09 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Parliament legislation IBRD

Speaking on Friday after chairing a joint parliamentary committee session, Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab stressed the urgency of accelerating legislative work in parallel with government efforts. “This reflects the importance of speeding up legislation so that Parliament can facilitate urgent matters,” he said, noting that the committees ...

Davis Cup: Lebanon Takes a 2-0 Lead over Barbados

Makram Haddad, 12/09 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Tennis Davis cup Barbados Benjamin Hassan Hadi Habib

On the clay courts of the Palm Hills Sports Club, Lebanon got off to the perfect start in its duel with Barbados. Hassan Fights Hard, Habib Dominates In the opening singles match, Benjamin Hassan (world No. 196) had to dig deep to overcome Barbados’ Darian King (No. 2114). In a tense, topsy-turvy contest, the Lebanese player eventually ...

BDL, Lebanon’s Anchor of Trust on the Path to Recovery

Liliane Mokbel, 12/09 15:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Lebanon Central Bank of Lebanon Banks Banque du Liban economy BDL

In a country where figures are often subject to interpretation and fiscal data remains scarce or unreliable, Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL) seeks to reaffirm its role as a reference point for institutional investors and international markets. It also aims to provide citizens with clear benchmarks to better understand the rationale and direction ...

UNIFIL Supports Education and Health Projects in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut, 12/09 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) continued its humanitarian and development initiatives south of the Litani River, complementing its core mission under UN Resolution 1701. On Friday, Eastern Sector Commander Major General Ricardo Esteban Cabrejos inaugurated a rapid-impact education project in Ghandouriyeh, Marjayoun. The ...

Israel Says Lebanese Operatives Eliminated Were Tied to Iran’s Unit 840

This is Beirut, 12/09 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Syria Iran Quds Force

Two Lebanese nationals, Qassem Salah al-Husseini and Mohammed Shuaib, were identified by the Israeli army Friday as key operators of several cells tied to Unit 840, the special operations branch of Iran’s Quds Force. On Friday, the Israeli army’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, wrote on X that the two men, killed last month in Lebanon, ...

Revisiting History in the Lebanese Mind

Johnny Kortbawi, 12/09 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Syria Palestinians Bachir Gemayel

In just a few hours, Lebanon will mark the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of President Bachir Gemayel—an event that altered the course of the Lebanese Civil War, establishing a new center of gravity within the conflict. Bachir’s election embodied the balance of regional and international power in Lebanon, from the dynamics of ...

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