Christiane Tager 2024-11-20 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Due to the ongoing war between Hezbollah and Israel, freight insurance premiums have surged, adding further pressure on Lebanese trade and, consequently, on consumers. Armed conflicts significantly increase the risks associated with maritime and land transport. Ships and cargo can be targeted or suffer collateral damage from hostilities. ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-20 09:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in its latest attempt to exert pressure to end the war. But the draft could be blocked by the United States, Israel's main ally. The latest draft of the resolution demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the ...
Bassam Abou Zeid 2024-11-19 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United States presidential envoy Amos Hochstein and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri have not yet concluded negotiations on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Berri assigned his advisor, Ali Hamdan, to coordinate with Hochstein's team on resolving the remaining points of contention. Hochstein is pushing to finalize a framework that aligns ...
Marc Saikali 2024-11-19 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The tone was set the moment Amos Hochstein concluded his talks in Beirut and delivered a carefully diplomatic press briefing, delicately outlining just how distant a resolution still seems. No sooner had his words settled than Israeli airstrikes resumed, and rockets were launched from Lebanon. For those striving to remain Cartesian and keep ...
Lyne Sammouri 2024-11-19 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.
Samar El-Kadi 2024-11-19 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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With much apprehension mixed with shy hope, the Lebanese are closely following the visit of US envoy Amos Hochstein who will be relaying Lebanon’s response to Israel regarding a ceasefire proposal. Lebanon announced that Hezbollah has agreed to the US proposal, though it made certain comments, stressing that UN Resolution 1701 should be the ...
Rayan Chami 2024-11-19 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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Claims of a unilateral ceasefire proposal in Lebanon have sparked widespread speculation. But let’s debunk it.
Nadia Hallak 2024-11-19 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalates, Lebanon’s displacement crisis grows more severe each day. Around 1.4 million Lebanese have been forced to flee areas targeted by shelling, seeking safety in other regions. Some have rented homes at their own expense, others are staying with relatives, while the majority are concentrated in ...
Rayan Chami 2024-11-19 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute
US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein held “constructive” talks with Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, focusing on resolving the ongoing war in Lebanon. He emphasized regional cooperation, including efforts in Lebanon and Israel, to foster peace and stability.
This is Beirut 2024-11-19 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari emphasized on Tuesday the urgency of electing a president for Lebanon, describing it as “the key to all solutions at every level.” During a visit to Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai in Bkerke, Bukhari commended the Patriarch’s position and role in Lebanon’s domestic affairs. He particularly praised the ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-19 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday that over 200 children were killed in less than two months since Israel escalated its military operations in Lebanon. UNICEF spokesman James Elder condemned the lack of global action, emphasizing that these deaths have been met with inertia from those able to stop this ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-19 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United Nations General Assembly’s Economic and Financial Committee approved a resolution on Tuesday requesting that Israel assume responsibility for prompt and adequate compensation to Lebanon affected by an oil slick on its shores during Israel’s 2006 military operations in Lebanon. The resolution marks the 19th consecutive year it has ...