Marilyne Jallad, 27/01 23:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hezbollah South Lebanon Gemayze provocations
The sunlit skies of Monday morning failed to awaken the usual hustle and bustle in Gemmayze. The vibrant café terraces, normally alive, were eerily quiet, and the familiar honking of cars was absent. “Breakfast hours are typically our busiest time,” shared the manager of a trendy café-restaurant with This is Beirut. But the mood had shifted ...
This is Beirut, 27/01 22:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A group of young men assaulted a team from the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (LBCI) on Monday while they were covering the entry of residents and the army into villages in the eastern sector of southern Lebanon. The journalists present at the scene were Lara Al-Hashem, Tony Kirillos, and Robert Ghassan. Journalist Tony ...
Katia Kahil, 27/01 21:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Kfar Kila, Odaisseh, Taybeh, Mays al-Jabal and Wazzani were once renowned for their lush fields filled with fruit trees, their majestic hills and the streams that enlivened the area with their soft murmurs. Life there was simple, with days unfolding peacefully to the rhythm of family rituals and traditions. Then came the war. It was the beginning ...
This is Beirut, 27/01 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs announced in a press release on Monday that France, in collaboration with its international partners, is continuing its efforts to enforce the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. The deadline for Israel’s complete withdrawal from southern Lebanon has been extended to February 18. France has urged ...
Cian Ward, 26/01 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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The 60-day ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel officially ended at 4 AM on Sunday. This is Beirut is in South Lebanon with the Lebanese army to cover the latest developments on the ground.
This is Beirut, 26/01 05:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Israeli army was still deployed in southern Lebanon on Sunday despite the expiry of the 60-day deadline by which it was supposed to have left the territory of its neighbour, as part of a truce with Lebanese Hezbollah. The Lebanese army denounced Israel's ‘procrastination’ on Saturday and said it was ready ‘to continue ...
This is Beirut, 25/01 11:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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As the 60-day ceasefire agreement reaches its conclusion, the Israeli army has advanced in several areas of southern Lebanon, despite the agreement’s stipulation for a full withdrawal. Early reports indicate incursions in more than five locations, including Markaba-Tallouseh, Hula-Wadi slouki, and the heights of Kfarchouba. A reinforced ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 25/01 07:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Tel Aviv announced on Friday that its army will not withdraw completely from the areas it occupies in southern Lebanon when the 60-day ceasefire agreement expires on Monday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the phased withdrawal process would continue after January 27, “in agreement with the United States.” According ...
This is Beirut, 24/01 23:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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As the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon nears its expiration on Monday, January 27, Washington has called for an urgent extension, urging Lebanese authorities to consider a temporary and short-term prolongation. The call comes as Tel Aviv announced its intention to extend its military withdrawal from southern Lebanon beyond the ...
Elie Joe Kamel , 23/01 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ceasefire Hezbollah Israel South Lebanon
The ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, announced on November 27, 2024, is set to expire in four days. However, with the lack of enforcement thus far and the sluggish pace of implementation, an extension of the truce seems likely. Israeli forces continue to occupy dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, conducting raids and bombings, ...
This is Beirut, 22/01 14:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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With just four days remaining until the end of the ceasefire agreement, Israeli violations persist as the Lebanese army deployment in the south continues. A Lebanese army patrol and a Civil Defense team repositioned on Wednesday in the towns of Hanine (Bint Jbeil) and Kfarchouba (Hasbaya). Meanwhile, Israeli forces infiltrated the village of ...
This is Beirut, 19/01 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Army began deploying in the city of Bint Jbeil on Sunday, stationing at roads to prevent travel to towns still occupied by the Israeli army, namely Yaroun, Maroun al-Ras, and Aitaroun. Motorized reinforcements were sent to Bint Jbeil as part of the army’s redeployment plan in the border area. Meanwhile, Israeli ...