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Opposition MPs Question Berri’s Call for Parliamentary Session Next Tuesday

This is Beirut, 19/10 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanese Forces Parliament Lebanon MPs Nabih Berri

The opposition MPs called on Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri to hold a presidential election session on Tuesday. Berri has called for a parliamentary session next Tuesday at 11:00 AM to elect two secretaries, three commissioners, and members of parliamentary committees “in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 44 of the Constitution and ...

Two Killed in Morning Raid on Sahel Alma Highway, Chtaura Hit Again

This is Beirut, 19/10 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Baalbeck Lebanon

A morning raid on a car on the Sahel Alma highway in Jounieh left two dead. The car, a CRV, was registered under the name of Khadijeh Ahmad Ghazal, from Bourj Chemali in Tyre. A drone launched the first missile at the vehicle, which was heading toward Beirut. The two passengers managed to escape the initial strike, abandoning the car by the ...

War Diary: Day 378

This is Beirut, 18/10 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Hamas

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 18, 2024.

Meloni in Lebanon, Calls for Support for UNIFIL

This is Beirut, 18/10 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Italy Lebanon War Giorgia Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Lebanon on Friday and met with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Grand Serail to discuss the escalating regional crisis. In a joint press conference, Meloni expressed her country's solidarity with Lebanon and emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. “We are all ...

War and Displacement: A Population Reconfiguration?

Shaheer Idriss, 18/10 16:58 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The crisis of displacement among residents of southern Lebanon, the Beqaa, and the southern suburbs of Beirut is intensifying. Many individuals have taken refuge in schools and shelters, spreading out on the grounds and sidewalks, while those wealthier have rented homes and businesses in safer areas across Lebanon to escape the relentless Israeli ...

Coqlico: Combining Tradition and Modernity to Honor Lebanese Artistic Heritage

This is Beirut, 18/10 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Culture Art

Lebanese startup Coqlico was born from a clear mission: to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Orient by modernizing traditional designs. Its flagship product, the finjan chaffeh, has been reimagined with new proportions and functions, creating artisanal pieces that celebrate craftsmanship while evoking a sense of nostalgia and ...

War Diary: Day 377

This is Beirut, 17/10 20:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 17, 2024.

Finance Ministry Announces Exceptional Facilitative Measures for Baalbek-Hermel and Nabatieh

This is Beirut, 17/10 14:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Finances Lebanon war crisis

Due to the ongoing war, the Finance Ministry announced on Thursday a series of “exceptional measures to facilitate the completion of transactions for citizens under the supervision of the Regional Fiscal Authority in Nabatieh and Baalbek Al-Hermel governorates.” The ministry stated that residents of Nabatieh and Baalbek-Hermel can submit ...

Guerrilla Tactics: The Israeli Army's Ongoing Struggle

17/10 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Lebanon

After a year of war, the Israeli army is still struggling to “destroy” Hamas and has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon, making the “total victory” promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem uncertain. Despite Israel's advanced technology and continuous financial and military support from the United States, the world's leading ...

Interfaith Plea to the UN: Save Lebanon

Fady Noun, 16/10 21:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

UN Lebanon

Lebanese religious communities unanimously appealed to the UN Security Council yesterday, urging it to address the crisis in Lebanon and to rescue the country from Israel’s grip by imposing an immediate ceasefire. This call followed a broad interfaith assembly held in Bkerke, convened at the invitation of the Maronite Patriarch and attended by ...

For Netanyahu and the Others, It’s All Yiddish!

Marc Saikali, 16/10 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon

The Lebanese Prime Minister sought to reassure the public: "We have American guarantees to scale down strikes on Beirut." The US had expressed concern over the intense bombings, stating they urged Israel to show restraint. This gave Lebanese citizens, glued to their screens and sharing updates, a flicker of hope. A ceasefire was even ...

War Diary: Day 376

This is Beirut, 16/10 20:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Gaza War Diary

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 16, 2024.

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