War Diary: Day 372
This is Beirut, 2024-10-12 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 12, 2024.
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Iran Bans Pagers, Walkie-Talkies on Flights After Lebanon Attack
This is Beirut, 2024-10-12 18:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Iran has banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights, local media reported on Saturday, weeks after deadly sabotage attacks in Lebanon which were blamed on Israel. "The entry of any electronic communication device, except mobile phones, in flight cabins or in non-accompanied cargo, has been banned," the ISNA news agency reported, citing the ...
Aboul Gheit Postpones His Visit to Lebanon
This Is Beirut, 2024-10-12 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has postponed a planned visit to Lebanon, initially scheduled for the end of this week, according to informed sources. The visit was intended to address the ongoing ceasefire discussions under a US-French proposal and explore ways to expedite the ceasefire and the long-stalled presidential ...
What You Need to Know About the Meerab Meeting
Rayan Chami, 2024-10-12 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Our reporter on the ground gives you the main points of the opposition’s meeting that took place Saturday in Meerab.
Chamoun to TIB: Rebuilding Lebanon Is Necessary
Rayan Chami, 2024-10-12 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
In an interview with This Is Beirut, MP Camille Chamoun insisted on the election of a sovereign president that has the country’s best interest at heart and explained why it is important for political parties to unite in order to rebuild Lebanon.
Between the Possible and the Illusion of the Possible
Fady Noun, 2024-10-12 13:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
By waging a “low-intensity” war against Israel, Hezbollah’s slain leader Hassan Nasrallah made a grave miscalculation, the consequences of which the entire nation of Lebanon is now bearing. The pressing question is how to convince Hezbollah to accept the failure of its war. For the moment, the group remains in denial, even though, as ...
When War Forces People to Flee…
2024-10-12 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Over the years, Lebanon’s conflicts have consistently driven large-scale displacements, whether domestically or internationally. The current war between Israel and Hezbollah has similarly led to a surge in departures to various destinations. While exact figures remain elusive, the numbers are striking. Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon’s ...
Syrian-Lebanese Border Crossings: Latest Statistics and the Ongoing Displacement Crisis
This Is Beirut, 2024-10-12 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health stated that "from September 23rd to October 11th, 2024, General Security recorded the crossing of 317,457 Syrian citizens and 115,044 Lebanese citizens into Syrian territory." Similarly, it announced that as of Saturday (today), 187,000 displaced people (39,000 families) have been registered in the shelters ...
Yom Kippur Starts Tensely as Israel Clashes With Hezbollah
This is Beirut, 2024-10-12 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israel observed Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, on Saturday amid a firestorm of international criticism over its military offensive in Lebanon and its soldiers firing on peacekeepers. As the holy day got under way Friday from sundown, Israel faced diplomatic backlash over what it acknowledged was a "hit" earlier in the day on ...
Austin Urges Gallant to Ensure the Safety of UNIFIL Forces in Lebanon
This is Beirut, 2024-10-11 19:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had a phone conversation with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, during which he emphasized the need to ensure the safety of UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon, as well as a swift return to a diplomatic solution. “I called Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant last night to discuss Israel’s operations in ...
Class Hatred Veiled in Humanitarianism
Johnny Kortbawi, 2024-10-11 05:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Class hatred runs deep in Lebanon, and it's a reality that no one can deny. This stems from the country's unresolved economic identity. In the capital, liberals who champion free-market economics coexist with the remnants of old communists, who are still committed to the ideals of social justice from the days of Lenin and Trotsky. In this ...
War Diary: Day 370
Vanessa Kallas, 2024-10-10 21:32 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 10, 2024.