This is Beirut, 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) published a video on their telegram account on Thursday that depicted the massive destruction of towns and villages in southern Lebanon. The footage shows peacekeepers making their way through devastated towns near the Blue Line, as they try to deliver essentials to their bases to keep operations going. The ...
This is Beirut, 19/11 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) issued a statement on Tuesday saying that its “peacekeepers and facilities were targeted in three separate incidents in South Lebanon today, with four peacekeepers injured in one of the incidents.” “Four Ghanaian peacekeepers on duty sustained injuries as a rocket – ...
Lyne Sammouri, 19/11 17:45 - 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 November 19, 2024.
Michel Touma, 18/11 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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During one of the early phases of the Lebanese war, Bachir Gemayel made a quip to journalists that, while tinged with sarcasm, offered a fundamentally sharp insight into an aspect of public life in the country. “Lebanon (before the war) was not so much a land of coexistence, but rather one of mutual deceit among its people,” he stated, with a ...
This is Beirut, 16/11 22:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Israeli media reported on Saturday evening that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense minister have decided to intensify airstrikes on Lebanon to pressure Hezbollah into reaching a settlement. This escalation coincided with a fourth wave of raids targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut. The suburbs, known as Dahyeh, have faced ...
Katia Kahil, 16/11 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In the South Lebanon town of Marjayoun, most homes have shuttered their windows, and shops have rolled down their metal gates. Cars rarely pass through what has become a ghost town. The majority of its 15,000 residents have fled the bombings that have extended to residential areas and neighborhoods on the outskirts or within the town. However, ...
Lyne Sammouri, 15/11 21:45 - Reading : less than a minute
How has South Lebanon changed after weeks of Israeli bombings?
This is Beirut, 15/11 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Violence went on unabated on Friday with devastating Israeli airstrikes hitting Beirut’s southern suburbs for the fourth consecutive day, while strikes and fighting between Israeli troops and Hezbollah continued in South Lebanon, causing additional casualties among civilians. Evacuation warnings were issued during the day and late afternoon by ...
This is Beirut, 15/11 18:48 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Join us as our reporters Chelsea Al Arif and Lyne Sammouri, along with colleague Fady Chaanine, share insights from their recent trip to South Lebanon amidst the raging conflict. Starting in Saida and making their way to Tyre, which they describe as a "ghost city," they provide firsthand accounts of the challenging situation on the ground. Don’t ...
Lyne Sammouri, 15/11 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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In this exclusive report from Tyre, Lyne Sammouri provides a firsthand look at the stark reality of a city transformed by conflict. The haunting aftermath of the bombings is captured in powerful images, revealing the devastating impact of war on daily life in Tyre and its surrounding villages.
Lyne Sammouri, 15/11 11:03 - Reading : less than a minute
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Today, we bring you special coverage from southern Lebanon, starting in Saida, where life continues to follow its “normal” rhythm despite the ongoing war. How are other regions in the South coping? Stay tuned as our reporters provide updates throughout the day, sharing insights and stories from the ground.
This is Beirut, 14/11 17:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Civil Defense center in Doures in the vicinity of the ancient city of Baalbeck in east Lebanon, sustained a massive direct hit by Israeli warplanes on Thursday evening, causing many casualties among the 13 members who were at the center at the time of the strike. According to initial reports, at least eight members of the civil defense have ...