Christine Abi Azar saves the last flavors of Khiam
“The last tastes of Khiam are left behind in empty homes,” Christine Abi Azar, a local artist, recounted as she kneeled on a line of laid-out pillows, arranging eight bowls before her, “I just...
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Hezbollah's military units: How does the party organize its operations?
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah paid homage to senior commander Mohamad Naame Nasser in a speech on Wednesday, during which he referred directly to three of Hezbollah’s military units operating...
11 July 2024
Baghdad wants Lebanon to extradite two Iraqis accused of tax fraud
Iraqi officials reminded caretaker Justice Minister Henri Khoury on Thursday that Baghdad is attempting to repatriate two Iraqi nationals detained in Lebanon, accused of participating in the “heist...
11 July 2024
Hezbollah’s base remains united ‘behind the resistance’ despite fault lines
In the predominantly Shiite town of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon, "Ninety-nine percent of the residents are either with Hezbollah or Amal," Wassim* says confidently. "Ask anyone you like.”At the...
Lyana ALAMEDDINE, 11 July 2024
Two suspects arrested in Aley for attempted extortion
Three individuals of Syrian nationality were arrested by the Aley Brigade as part of an investigation into an attempted extortion, reported the Internal Security Forces (ISF) press office on...
11 July 2024
60 bodies found in rubble of Gaza City district: civil defence agency
The civil defence agency in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that around 60 bodies have been found in Gaza City's Shujaiya district, devastated by a two-week Israeli offensive....
11 July 2024
Qatar cease-fire talks resume, with no clear end in sight
As the war in Gaza enters its tenth month, a cease-fire resolution finally seems near after months of negotiations. Sources told the Israeli media Haaretz that a deal is possible “within days”...
by Romy Abu-Fadel, 11 July 2024
How Hamas is still holding out after nine months of war
Hamas had said it, with a hint of provocation. A Hezbollah official said on condition of anonymity that Hamas informed him in October that it was capable of withstanding six months of war in the...
Noura DOUKHI, 11 July 2024
Lebanon is 'not isolated' from regional affairs: Qassem
BEIRUT – "Lebanon is not isolated from what is happening in the region and has never been isolated," said Naim Qassem, deputy secretary-general of Hezbollah, in a speech delivered during an Ashoura...
11 July 2024
Israel presses operation in Gaza's north
Israeli airstrikes pounded parts of Gaza's biggest city on Thursday, Hamas said, after Israel's military declared an end to its operation in an eastern district that saw Gaza City's heaviest combat...
11 July 2024
Suspect arrested in Beirut's southern suburbs for drug trafficking
A man in his thirties was arrested by the Internal Security Forces (ISF) on the airport road, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, for suspected drug trafficking, police announced on Thursday. In a...
11 July 2024
Iraq approved fuel supply for Lebanon
BEIRUT — Caretaker Energy Minister Walid Fayad announced Wednesday evening that Iraq has greenlit supplying Lebanon with fuel. This decision comes as Lebanon's two remaining operational power...
11 July 2024
Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 38,345
The health ministry in Gaza said Thursday at least 38,345 people have been killed in the war between Israel and Palestinian militants. The toll added 50 new deaths in...
11 July 2024
Health Ministry figures for southern Lebanon: 466 dead and more than 1,400 injuries
BEIRUT – On Thursday, the Health Ministry published its latest assessment of the clashes between Hezbollah and Israel in southern Lebanon. Based on hospital data up to and including July 9, 2024,...
11 July 2024
Beirut Art Days: The art of recycling
BEIRUT — In the bustling heart of Hamra, amid the chaos of urban life and the ceaseless hum of traffic, the Ahla Fawda studio offers a sanctuary for people of all ages to reflect on their...
Anya Wickremasinghe, 11 July 2024
US to restart transfer of 500 lbs bombs to Israel
The U.S. will restart its shipments of 500-pound bombs to Israel after a freeze on the transfers in May prior to the start of Israel's offensive on Rafah, according to the Washington Post....
11 July 2024
Is cross-industry collaboration the next key to scaling innovation in the Middle East?
For large-scale innovation to take place, it takes a group with diverse perspectives, engaging in multiple discussions, combining various skills, leveraging a mix of resources, uniting ideas, and...
By Eugene Willemsen (PepsiCo) and Roland Daher (AstroLabs), 11 July 2024
Hamas denounces Israel's 'policy of procrastination' in negotiations; Netanyahu calls for Israeli control of Gaza border area with Egypt: Day 279 of the Gaza war
21:44 Beirut Time Thank you for joining us for today's live coverage of the Gaza war! Make sure to tune in tomorrow for all the latest updates. 21:05 Beirut Time...
Sally Abou AlJoud, Muntasser Abdallah, Marguerita Sejaan and Nicholas Frakes, 11 July 2024
Israeli army says completed 'operations' in Gaza City's Shujaiya
The Israeli army said Wednesday that it has completed its mission in Shujaiya, a neighborhood in the east of Gaza that has been the scene of violent fighting for two weeks. ...
11 July 2024
Iraq condemns Turkish military 'incursions' into north
Iraqi authorities denounced Wednesday renewed Turkish military operations and "incursions" into northern Iraq, urging Ankara to solve security issues diplomatically. ...
11 July 2024
Nasrallah warns Israel and Gaza cease-fire negotiations continue: Everything you need to know to start your Thursday
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Thursday, July 11, 2024Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch today:• 10 a.m.: A parliamentary subcommittee...
Abbas Mahfouz, 11 July 2024
Iraqi fuel approved for EDL crisis; Gaza cease-fire talks stall: Everything you need to know to start your Friday
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Friday, July 12, 2024Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch today:• 9 a.m.: Celebration of the first year of the...
