The Beiruter
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1982 Lebanon War - Israeli invasion of Lebanon - Operation Peace for Galilee - PLO Lebanon - Yasser ArafatA throwback to the 1982 invasion
44 years since the 1982 Israeli invasion, Lebanon still suffers from the very structural challenges of the past: a fragile state, presence of non-state armed actors (Hezbollah), and foreign military occupation (Israel).By The Beiruter -
Walid Joumblatt - Un destin au Levant - USJ Beirut - Albert Kostanian - Progressive Socialist PartyWalid Joumblatt on Lebanon and the politics of coexistence
At a USJ-hosted discussion centered on his memoir Un destin au Levant, Walid Joumblatt reflected on Lebanon's pluralism, Syria's transition after Assad, Hezbollah's future, and the enduring lessons of the civil war.By The Beiruter -
Russia Syria - Khmeimim Air Base - Tartus port - Russian military presence - Syria post-AssadRussia reinforces its Syrian foothold
Russia reinforces its Syrian military foothold through renewed resupply missions, sustaining Khmeimim and Tartus bases amid post-Assad regional shifts developments.By The Beiruter -
European Union - EU migration policy - Return Regulation - Deportation - Asylum seekersIs Europe adopting Washington ICE approach?
EU migration reform strengthens deportation powers, return hubs, and enforcement measures, sparking human rights debate and ICE-style comparisons with the U.S.By The Beiruter -
David Satterfield - Lebanese sovereignty - Israel-Lebanon conflict - U.S. foreign policy - Abraham AccordsDavid Satterfield: Hezbollah’s death grip on Lebanon continues
Former U.S. Ambassador David Satterfield argues that only bold political action not military force can weaken Hezbollah’s hold on Lebanon and restore the country's sovereignty.
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Disarmament - Non-state armed groups - Popular Mobilization Forces - Asaib Ahl al-Haq - Middle East securityWill Hezbollah follow Iraq’s path on disarmament?
Iraq’s moves to place armed factions under state authority have revived debate over whether Hezbollah could eventually follow a similar path.By The Beiruter -
Donald Trump - Benjamin Netanyahu - U.S.-Iran negotiations - Marco Rubio - International relationsBeirut becomes a flashpoint between Trump and Netanyahu
Trump and Netanyahu clash over Beirut as diverging approaches to Lebanon, Iran, and regional diplomacy expose growing tensions within the U.S.-Israeli alliance.By The Beiruter -
Iranian diaspora - Reza Pahlavi - Islamic Republic - Tommy Robinson - Palestine protestsIranians in London form new alliances
Rival Iranian groups are increasingly bringing their political battles to London’s streets, exposing deep divisions over Iran’s future and the alliances being formed abroad.
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Samir Kassir - Lebanese journalism - Freedom of expression - Cedar Revolution - Independence IntifadaSamir Kassir: Ideas that survived assassination
20 years after his assassination, Samir Kassir’s writings, activism, and vision of freedom continue to inspire Lebanon and the Arab world.By The Beiruter -
United Nations - UN report - West Bank - António Guterres - Global conflictsUN blacklists Israel and Russia over conflict sexual violence
For the first time in its 15-year history, the UN's annual report on sexual violence in conflict has added Israel to its list of suspected violators, alongside Russia, triggering sharp diplomatic backlash from both nations.By The Beiruter -
Beaufort Castle - Qalaat al-Shaqif - South Lebanon - Ali al-Taher - Border conflictBeaufort Castle at the center of Israel’s expanded operations
Israel’s recapture of Beaufort Castle signals expanding southern Lebanon campaign, aiming to control strategic terrain, surveillance, and operational depth region.By The Beiruter -
Euphrates River - Syria floods - Deir ez-Zor - Water management - Atatürk DamThe Euphrates flooding and Syria's water crisis
After years of drought and water shortages, flooding along the Euphrates displaced thousands in eastern Syria, highlighting the intersection of climate volatility, cross-border water politics, and the lingering consequences of war.By The Beiruter -
Marco Rubio - Emmanuel Macron - Military escalation - Beaufort Castle - United Nations Security CouncilCan diplomacy still prevent a wider war?
Israel’s escalation in Lebanon challenges U.S. and French diplomacy efforts, as Hezbollah conflict intensifies and ceasefire prospects weaken further significantly.By The Beiruter -
Litani River - Qaraoun Dam - Qaraoun Reservoir - Western Beqaa - Canal 800 project - Lebanon water resourcesQaraoun Dam attack signals a new and dangerous phase
Israeli strikes near Qaraoun Dam indicate escalation targeting Lebanese infrastructure, raising fears of widened conflict and increased regional instability concerns.By The Beiruter
