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Brighter Prospects for Mikati?

Expected in Riyadh on Sunday to participate in the Arab-Islamic summit scheduled for November 11, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati plans to arrive with strong political backing. His main challenge will be to present himself before the Arab community not only as Leban exon’s executive leader, but also as a national and, importantly, Sunni ...

War Diary: Day 399

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.

From Habib to... Boulos?

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

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

“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

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

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 ...

War Diary: Day 398

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.

Qassem: 'We Are Ready for Conditional Indirect Negotiations'

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

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 ...