Salam Zaatari, 17/10 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the Middle East war intensifies, Iran’s future seems precarious, especially with the mounting international pressure and Israel’s aggressive stance following Iran’s involvement in the conflict. The question of what Israel’s retaliation will look like looms large, with potential options ranging from targeted assassinations to more ...
This is Beirut, 16/10 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
South Lebanon United Nations war
Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, has condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh, which resulted in the deaths of ten people, including the city's mayor and a paramedic. The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed the casualties, warning that the toll could rise as ...
This is Beirut, 15/10 17:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem said in an address on Tuesday, which is obviously meant to lift the morale of the group’s supporters, that Hezbollah is still steady on its feet, despite the blows it has suffered, and has entered the stage of “inflicting pain on the enemy.” “We moved from being a support (front for Gaza) ...
This is Beirut, 12/10 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanese Red Cross South Lebanon War
In the past 24 hours, Lebanon has witnessed a significant escalation in Israeli airstrikes and military activity, particularly in the south and the Bekaa Valley. While the southern suburbs of Beirut remained relatively quiet, Israeli raids in southern Lebanon have intensified, resulting in casualties and widespread damage. Israeli ...
Yasmine Ghannam, 11/10 22:25 - Reading : less than a minute
The scenes of destruction in al-Nuwairi and al-Basta leave the community in shock and fear. The toll of this ongoing conflict continues to affect innocent lives.
Yara Germany, 11/10 17:32 - Reading : less than a minute
The NGO Nawraj has been supporting Lebanese people affected by the war since October 8, 2023. In addition to providing emergency aid to displaced individuals, Nawraj also assists those who have remained in their homes. To continue supporting the 2,300 families it is committed to, Nawraj is appealing for solidarity from everyone. To support ...
11/10 16:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Over a million Lebanese citizens have been forced to leave their homes due to the escalating Israeli bombardments, seeking refuge in safer regions. This phenomenon has led to a significant surge in real estate prices in areas that remain unaffected by the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Several factors have contributed to this increase, ...
10/10 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Ain el-Tineh Iran Israël Gaza war
Amid escalating Israeli airstrikes and the rising number of casualties, wounded, and displaced, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and Druze leader Walid Jumblatt took steps to find a way out of the crisis Lebanon and its people are facing. They announced their agreement to a ceasefire, irrespective of the ...
This is Beirut, 10/10 11:07 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Steve McQueen's new film Blitz, which premiered at the London Film Festival, serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities of war, especially as people increasingly tend to “look away.” The Oscar-winning director, who also penned the screenplay, focuses on the effects of the Nazis' relentless bombing of Britain during World War II through ...
Marc Saikali, 10/10 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In this regard, the Israeli prime minister’s message to the Lebanese is equally shocking: “Free yourselves from Hezbollah… or it (Lebanon) becomes another Gaza.” In peacetime, Israel maintained a constant presence of 50 planes and drones, monitoring everything and watching every movement around the clock. The effectiveness of their ...
This is Beirut, 09/10 22:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Moscow has been supplying gas to Europe through Ukrainian pipeline infrastructure under a 2019 deal that has generated income for both sides. However, Kyiv has stated that it will not renew the agreement when it expires at the end of 2024. When asked whether Azerbaijani gas could replace Russian gas once the deal ends, the Russian Deputy Prime ...
Vanessa Kallas, 09/10 22:18 - Reading : less than a minute
Benjamin Netanyahu lebanon war Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Lebanon could face devastation similar to Gaza’s, leaving the Lebanese divided in their opinions about the war.