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The official website of the Kataeb Party leader
Security & Justice
Southern Lebanon Endures Massive Damage: 40,000 Homes Leveled Across 37 Towns
Israeli forces have systematically destroyed entire neighborhoods in southern Lebanon, leveling more than 37 towns and wiping out over 40,000 residential units, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Gaps in Coastal Radar Enabled Israeli Raid in Batroun, Army Commander Says
Lebanon’s army chief, General Joseph Aoun, detailed to Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati how Israeli forces likely exploited gaps in the country's coastal radar system during the recent raid carried out in Batroun. The briefing comes as Lebanese officials seek answers on how Israel’s elite Shayetet 13 unit carried out the landing undetected.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Opinion
The Emptying of Baalbek Is a Moment to Take Stock
“Large numbers of people continue to flee their homes every day, as Israel’s military operations in Lebanon have been going on unabated.” These disturbing words could be from almost any news report about Israel’s invasion of its northern neighbour over the past month. However, they can be found in a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre issued on July 27, 2006.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
A Future Without Hezbollah
At the end of September, when Israel’s campaign to destroy Hezbollah was reaching its height, I met one of the group’s supporters in a seaside café in western Beirut. He was a middle-aged man with a thin white beard and the spent look of someone who had not slept for days. He was an academic of sorts, not a fighter, but his ties to Hezbollah were deep and long-standing.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Sports
Tottenham Forward Son Heung-min Crowned Asia’s International Player of the Year
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min was crowned as Asia’s International Player of the Year for the fourth time by the Asian Football Confederation at its annual awards ceremony Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Real Madrid Launch Investigation into Racist Insults After El Clasico Defeat
Real Madrid has launched an investigation into racist insults directed at players during Saturday’s 4-0 home loss to Barcelona in LaLiga, it said on Sunday.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Monday 1 July 2024 18:10:03
Lufthansa Suspends Night Flights to Beirut Amidst Regional Tensions
In response to escalating tensions on Lebanon's southern border, Lufthansa has announced the suspension of night flights to and from Beirut from June 29th to July 31st, 2024.
A spokesperson for Lufthansa confirmed the suspension on Monday, emphasizing that day flights to and from Beirut will continue as scheduled. The airline cited "current developments" in the Middle East as the reason behind this precautionary measure.
Simultaneously, Swiss International Airlines AG, which includes Lufthansa, Swiss, and Eurowings, has also adjusted their flight schedules during this period. As a result, travelers may experience short-notice flight cancellations or changes.
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut issued a notice regarding these adjustments, advising American citizens to closely monitor their flight itineraries.
The embassy emphasized the importance of staying informed through official channels and registering with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive the latest updates and alerts regarding travel advisories.
For affected passengers, Lufthansa and Swiss International Airlines AG are expected to provide assistance and support in rescheduling flights and accommodating travel needs during this period of adjustment.
As the situation evolves, travelers are advised to exercise caution and stay updated on any further developments that may impact air travel to and from Beirut.