This is Beirut - ceasefire

Ceasefire Day 4: One Killed and Several Injured in South Lebanon

This Is Beirut, 2024-11-30 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Violations of the ceasefire agreement escalated in southern Lebanon for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday, with Israeli airstrikes, drone attacks and ground incursions causing casualties and damage. In Rab al-Thalathin, an Israeli drone strike killed Hezbollah fighter Hassan Hamad Fakih. Two people were also injured, including Baker Jawad ...

LACC: Lebanon Is at a Crossroad

This is Beirut, 2024-11-30 11:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon USA Ceasefire Hezbollah

In the context of following up on recent events in Lebanon, particularly regarding the approval of a 60-day truce between Israel and Lebanon, the Lebanese-American Coordinating Committee (LACC) sent a position paper to the US administration. The text is as follows: “Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment following the recent ceasefire between ...

Israeli Airstrikes Targeted Hezbollah on Syria-Lebanon Border

This is Beirut, 2024-11-30 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Ceasefire Hezbollah Israel Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Saturday that it had struck "military infrastructure" at the Syria-Lebanon border being used by Hezbollah for weapons smuggling “in violation” of their ceasefire agreement. The air force launched a "strike on military infrastructure sites adjacent to border crossings between Syria and Lebanon that were actively ...

Ceasefire Day 3: Israeli Army Carries Out Air Strike Against Hezbollah

This is Beirut, 2024-11-29 20:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Ceasefire Hezbollah Israel Benjamin Netanyahu

The Israeli army announced on Friday that it had conducted an airstrike against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, just two days after the ceasefire with the armed group came into effect. “A short time ago, terrorist activity and the movement of a mobile rocket launcher were detected in southern Lebanon,” the Israeli army said in a statement, ...

Joseph Aoun Meets with Head of Quint Supervisory Committee

This is Beirut, 2024-11-29 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute

Hezbollah Israel Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army Ceasefire Supervisory Committee

The Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Army, General Joseph Aoun, met on Friday at his office in Yarze with Major General Jasper Jeffers, the Head of the Quint Supervisory Committee. They discussed the overall situation and coordination mechanisms among the concerned parties in southern Lebanon. The committee is tasked with overseeing the ...

The Legalization of Surrender

Johnny Kortbawi, 2024-11-29 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Hezbollah Israel Ceasefire Surrender

We have become accustomed to victory cries, as victory is ultimately a matter of perspective. Yet, the jubilant cheers in the streets, whether amidst destruction or not, fail to capture the true geopolitical landscape. Hezbollah has, in effect, signed a total surrender agreement, irrespective of its public or private statements. By agreeing to ...

Return of Displaced Persons and Reconstruction Prospects: Lingering Uncertainty

Sana Richa Choucair, 2024-11-29 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Baalbeck Ceasefire Israel South Lebanon

“This return is nothing like 2006.” This phrase echoes across regions where residents are cautiously returning to their homes on the second day of the ceasefire. After 14 months of conflict, marked by two months of brutal escalation, the displaced face their return with uncertainty and unease. The scale of destruction is far greater than in ...

Day 3: A Fragile and Breached Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 2024-11-29 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Ceasefire Hezbollah Israel Lebanese Army Benjamin Netanyahu

The long-awaited ceasefire seems precarious following several violations as displaced people from the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continue to return to their homes in south Lebanon, the Bekaa and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Breaches of the Ceasefire Recent events show that the situation remains tense. The Israeli army bombed a ...

Lebanese Return to the South to Find Their Homes Destroyed

This is Beirut, 2024-11-28 13:05 - Reading : less than a minute

lebanon war ceasefire desrtruction

As tens of thousands of Lebanese head back home following the ceasefire announcement, many are finding their towns and villages have been devastated by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. With AFP

Residents celebrate Lebanese army deployment in southern village

This is Beirut, 2024-11-28 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute

ceasefire Liban-Sud armée

The residents of Qlayaa in South Lebanon cheered the Lebanese troops upon their arrival last night, following the ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel. With AFP

Ceasefire Day 2: Israel Warns Residents of 10 Southern Towns to Stay Away

This is Beirut, 2024-11-28 09:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Ceasefire Israel

On Thursday, the second day of the ceasefire agreement, the Lebanese Army issued a statement confirming that the Israeli military had committed several violations. These included breaches of Lebanese airspace and attacks on Lebanese territory using various weapons. The Lebanese Army Command stated that it is addressing these violations in ...

Ceasefire or Reload: The Uncertain Path Ahead

Salam Zaatari, 2024-11-28 09:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

Lebanon Iran Israel USA Hezbollah Ceasefire

I'm relieved that the bombing and the killing have ceased, offering a much-needed moment of respite for all Lebanese. Displaced families, despite their hardships, have found humor even in adversity, joking about missing Avichay Adraee's daily tweets. This reflects the resilience of the Lebanese spirit. However, as the adrenaline from war subsides, ...

ceasefire