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Armistice, Normalization, Peace: What Are the Differences?

Élie-Joe Kamel, 15/03 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Whenever an agreement—whether purely technical or otherwise—between Lebanon and Israel is discussed, confusion arises, often followed by accusations and excessive speculation. Many Lebanese tend to mix up and confuse the terms "armistice," "normalization," and "peace." This makes it necessary to clarify the differences between these three ...

Abdel Rahman el-Bacha: Beethovenian in Soul, Chopinian at Heart

Alain E. Andrea, 15/03 11:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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There are artists who, driven by a profound desire for sincerity, deliberately choose to step back so that the work, free from any shadow, can shine fully. Abdel Rahman el-Bacha is one of those. His playing seeks neither effect nor emphasis, but the truth of the piece, served with unwavering rigor and unadorned expressiveness. After years of ...

The “Old Man” and Violence

Fady Noun, 15/03 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Syria Alawites Lebanon War

One can only be horrified by the atrocities that have recently unfolded in the “Alawite country,” just a few hundred kilometers from our television screens. In the age of smartphones, the images have reached us, more graphic and harrowing than ever before. The interim Syrian president, Ahmad al-Shareh, has promised an investigation and the ...

Kulluna Irada: Millions Spent on Elections and Ongoing Budget Falsification

This is Beirut, 15/03 08:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On the surface, there is an intention to build a nation based on institutions, transparency and proper governance. However, in reality, Kulluna Irada has become nothing more than a breeding ground for theft, corruption, deception and falsification, all with destructive objectives for the country. The association, which was originally tasked with ...

Berri to Katz: We Will Not Surrender an Inch of Our Territory

This is Beirut, 14/03 21:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Speaker Nabih Berri stated that “Lebanon will not surrender, under any circumstances, regardless of the intensity of the pressures, a single inch of its territory, nor any sovereign right.” “Lebanon will use all available means to protect its rights, preserve them, and liberate what remains of our territory from Israeli occupation,” Mr. ...

Reviving Beirut's Downtown Before the End of March

This is Beirut, 14/03 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Beirut's downtown is set to be revitalized before the end of March. The President of Economic Organizations, Mohammad Choucair, held a meeting on Friday with Beirut’s mohafez, Marwan Abboud, as well as the city's municipal council president, Abdallah Darwish. The aim of the meeting was to discuss measures to revive Beirut's downtown. ...

Political Figures Call for a Sovereign Lebanon on March 14

This is Beirut, 14/03 15:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As Lebanon commemorates the 20th anniversary of the March 14, 2005 demonstrations and the Cedar Revolution, the first to see Lebanon freed from Iranian and Syrian rule, a number of political figures have expressed their vision for the country's future. Ibrahim Kanaan Calls for Placing the State Above Interests The Chairman of the Finance and ...

Lebanese-Americans Appointed to Key Positions in the Trump Administration

This is Beirut, 14/03 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Several Lebanese-Americans have been appointed to key positions in the new American administration set up by Donald Trump. Among them, three have been appointed ambassadors (Turkey, Lebanon and Tunisia). Massad Boulos has become Senior Advisor to the President of the United States. Tom Barrack Jr Tom Barrack Jr, born in 1947, is a businessman ...

Diplomatic Opportunities

Johnny Kortbawi, 14/03 11:46 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Former allies of Hezbollah are stepping forward, advocating for diplomacy rather than war to resolve the ongoing issues between Lebanon and Israel. This marks a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. In his latest interview on Sar El Waet with journalist Marcel Ghanem, MP Tony Frangieh spoke with a boldness rarely seen among ...

March 14, 2005: A Turning Point and a Pillar

Michel Touma, 14/03 10:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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“The Cedar Revolution,” “Lebanon First,” “Culture of Connection”… These are just a few of the defining slogans that came to represent what some would call the “Beirut Spring” or the “Second Independence.” These powerful expressions emerged in the wake of a massive, popular rally ...

March 14, 2005... The Memory of a Dream, 20 Years Later

Pierre Daccache, 14/03 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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On March 14, 2005, over a million Lebanese took to the streets of Beirut to demand freedom, sovereignty and an end to the Syrian occupation.

Kulluna Irada's Strategy: Writing Off Deposits and the Bankruptcy of Banks

This is Beirut, 14/03 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Demands for accountability from Kulluna Irada have intensified over its actions in recent years, particularly since the 2019 financial crisis. This includes the decision by former Prime Minister Hassane Diab's government to declare Lebanon bankrupt, its failure to repay debts, and its role in destabilizing the country's monetary and financial ...

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