War Diary: Day 399
Chelsea Al Arif, 08/11 19:40 - 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 8, 2024.
Lebanon
From Habib to... Boulos?
This is Beirut, 08/11 19:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Will the 1982 scenario be repeated? At the time, Philip Habib, an American of Lebanese descent, was US President Ronald Reagan's emissary charged with resolving the Lebanese crisis. Mr. Habib was to transfer the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) led by Yasser Rafat from Beirut to Tunisia and move Palestinian arms to Syria. Will US ...
Le Monnot Theater Presents 'Abl Ma Fell', a Play Exploring Humanity
Marie-Christine Tayah, 08/11 18:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Le Monnot theater responds to the call to revive the performing arts despite the challenges. In these uncertain times, the play Abl Ma Fell embodies an act of theatrical resilience. By reopening its doors, Through this production, the play’s team demonstrates that theater remains a vital space for expression and connection, even in times of ...
All but Ideal: Naim Qassem’s Shortcomings
Nisrine Merheb, 08/11 17:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
“Polite” [Sheikh] Naim Qassem might have preferred a career as a chemistry teacher, or perhaps he would have remained content as Deputy Secretary-General. Back then, we might have welcomed his “light” appearances, his intellectual statements and his “modern” positions, like his 2017 statement attacking women who are “adorned” or ...
The Shiite Community at a Crossroads: An Inevitable Transition to Statehood
Johnny Ftouhi, 08/11 16:35 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Amid Lebanon’s escalating political and security crises, discussions about the future of the state have become vital. The issue of the Shiite community and its stance toward the state and its institutions is particularly significant, especially as regional and local tensions increase due to the Israeli war. In this context, voices within the ...
Lebanon Prepares for Asian Basketball Qualifiers in Dubai
This is Beirut, 08/11 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon's men's national basketball team delegation left Beirut on Friday morning for Dubai (United Arab Emirates) for a training camp in preparation for games against the UAE on November 22 and Syria on November 25, as part of the “second window” of Asian Cup qualifiers, the finals of which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia next year. List of ...
Ed Gabriel: ATFL Is a Facilitator of Policy and Politics
Tylia El Helou, 08/11 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
In an interview with This is Beirut, President and CEO of the American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) and former Ambassador Ed Gabriel explains the mission and objectives of ATFL in helping to promote and advocate for Lebanon in Washington, D.C.
War Diary: Day 398
Rayan Chami, 07/11 18:40 - 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 7, 2024.
The ‘Musicales du Liban’: Three Concerts for Culture and Solidarity
Marie-Christine Tayah, 07/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Musicales du Liban is embarking on its sixth season, a testament to Lebanon’s cultural resilience in these challenging times. The first concert will take place on November 17 at 4 p.m., marking the 10th anniversary of Said Akl’s passing, with the cantata Fakhreddin II by Iyad Kanaan. This piece will be performed by ...
Qassem: 'We Are Ready for Conditional Indirect Negotiations'
This is Beirut, 06/11 21:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon UNIFIL Resolution 1701
The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Naim Qassem, confirmed on Wednesday that his organization has expanded and enhanced its arsenal since the end of the 2006 war, in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. Naim Qassem announced that Hezbollah is ready to accept “conditional” indirect negotiations between Beirut and Tel Aviv “if ...
Israeli Army Chief Calls for Expansion of Lebanon Ground Operation
This is Beirut, 06/11 19:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Herzi Halevi Israel Army Lebanon
Israeli army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi stated on Wednesday that the military must prepare to expand its ongoing ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Halevi said during an assessment, in remarks provided by the Israeli army, that “alongside the diplomatic attempt to reach agreements in Lebanon, we need to continue ...
Daou to Qassem: Stop Selling Illusions
This is Beirut, 06/11 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Opposition MP Mark Daou deconstructed Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem's populist rhetoric, urging him to “stop selling illusions and sending young people to certain death.” “Sheikh Qassem, it seems that no one has informed you that the terrain has not induced any change in the balance of power (with Israel). Thirty-seven Lebanese ...