Tag Archives: Beirut

Lebanon is actively working to rejuvenate its tourism sector, aiming to attract visitors from the Gulf region as part of a broader strategy to revitalize its economy. The country is focusing on restoring its image as a prime destination for travelers, particularly from neighboring Gulf nations. In May 2025, the United Arab Emirates lifted its travel ban on Lebanon, a …

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) released a public safety advisory on Thursday, urging residents of southern Beirut to evacuate areas believed to be near infrastructure linked to Hezbollah. The message, conveyed by Arabic-language military spokesperson Avichay Adraee, identified specific buildings and locations in the city’s southern suburbs as being affiliated with the group, which Israel designates as a terrorist organization. …

Phased Disarmament Plan for Hezbollah Could Be Proposed in Anticipated Talks with Lebanese Presidency A structured approach to disarming Hezbollah may emerge as part of future discussions between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and the organization’s leadership, according to a report published on Monday. The proposed framework reportedly outlines a phased, geographically based strategy that would dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure region …

Disarmament of Palestinian armed groups in Lebanon is set to begin in mid-June, starting with three camps located in the capital city of Beirut. The timeline was confirmed by President Joseph Aoun, following the first official meeting of a newly formed joint Lebanese-Palestinian committee tasked with overseeing the disarmament process. This development stems from a recent agreement reached between Lebanese …

A Lebanese government official confirmed on Friday that an agreement has been reached with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to begin the phased disarmament of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. The initiative is set to commence in mid-June, starting with camps located in the capital, Beirut, before expanding to other areas across the country. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity …

The United States has joined France in accusing Israel of breaching the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, according to Israeli media reports on Monday. The U.S. specifically raised concerns over Israeli drones operating over Beirut, with the complaint being relayed to Israeli officials by U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein. On November 27, Major General Jasper Jeffers arrived in Beirut to take on …

Lebanon reported that at least four people were killed and 23 others injured in a massive Israeli airstrike on central Beirut early on Saturday. The attack completely destroyed an eight-story residential building in the Basta al-Fawqa area, causing widespread devastation. Rescue teams worked for hours to remove rubble from the site, with civil defense teams and fire trucks nearby. The …

Lebanese official media and AFPTV footage reported strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut shortly after an Israeli evacuation warning early on Friday. According to the state-run National News Agency, Israeli warplanes conducted two raids on south Beirut, with thick smoke rising near the Lebanese University in the Hadath neighborhood. Live AFPTV footage showed smoke plumes over the area following …