This is Beirut

15/12/2025

mourns after a mass shooting at 's Bondi Beach during a celebration. 15 dead, 42 injured, investigations ongoing.

15/12/2025

Lebanon stands at a crossroads it has faced before — and failed to confront. One regional alliance offers peace, economic growth, and higher standards of living, embodied by the Abraham Accords. The other promises perpetual ideological struggle under Islamist banners. History shows what hesitation costs Lebanon. The country must finally choose.

By Hussain Abdul-Hussain

https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/articles/1330859/lebanon-must-pick-the-abraham-accords-over-the-muslim-brotherhood

15/12/2025

The Association of Banks in Lebanon denounces the major flaws in the draft law on the financial gap.

Association of Banks Criticizes Draft Gap Law

15/12/2025

Depositors’ Cry Association slams Finance Minister Jaber: ‘Reveal your true face or admit betrayal of depositors’ money.

Depositors’ Cry Association: Finance Minister Jaber Betrays Bank Customers

15/12/2025

The Israeli military said it has carried out targeted operations in around 30 locations across southern Lebanon since the beginning of October, resulting in the killing of approximately 40 fighters.

Israel Accuses Hezbollah of 1,900 Ceasefire Violations

15/12/2025

After ATMs, microloans, and shadow banking services, Hezbollah’s al-Qard al-Hassan has moved into direct trading, with gold bars, coins, and jewelry now circulating as a “parallel currency” in the southern suburbs.
With deposits frozen and collapsing, gold offers families a safe haven and gives Hezbollah fresh liquidity with almost no paper trail.
As this underground system expands, experts warn is edging toward two economies: one official and collapsing, the other community-based, fortified, and powered by gold.

For more details, read the article by Natasha Metni Torbey on via the link:
https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/articles/1330672/al-qard-al-hassans-gold-hezbollahs-new-financial-scheme

14/12/2025

How do you turn a simple bag into a symbol of French freedom? Lancel’s B.B., inspired by Brigitte Bardot, offers effortless elegance and a natural sense of ease. Discover the story of a bag that accompanies women while letting them be themselves. Read more on This is Beirut.

By Bélinda Ibrahim

Lancel’s B.B.: Parisian Glamour Inspired by Brigitte Bardot

14/12/2025

A senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Sunday that Iran would firmly back Hezbollah in its efforts to confront Israel, Tehran’s regional adversary.

Khamenei Adviser Affirms Iran Will 'Resolutely Support' Hezbollah

14/12/2025

What seems like a simple is anything but; Hans Holbein’s ‘’The Ambassadors’’ hides a profound message about , , and the forces that shape our world. Behind the carefully composed figures lies a quiet reminder: no amount of power or wealth can escape mortality, yet endures.

By Lea Mhanna

14/12/2025

Al-Jadeed also reported that the Lebanese army returned fire after shots were fired from the Syrian side.

Clashes Between the Lebanese Army and Syrian General Security Between Hermel and Qaa

14/12/2025

Two gunmen shot and killed 11 people and wounded many others at 's Bondi Beach on Sunday in a "terrorist" attack on a gathering for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

14/12/2025

Counting the days to looks different around the world. From German to glowing Sunday wreaths, traditions guide us through December.

What Advent rituals do you practice?

Read the article by Sana Richa Choucair on via the link :
https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/articles/1330814/