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Ben and Jerry’s Cofounder Ben Cohen Arrested at US Senate After Protesting War in Gaza

Yesterday, Ben and Jerry’s cofounder Ben Cohen was arrested by United States Capitol Police along with six other people at...
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Beirut Today

A Guide to Municipal Elections in Beirut 2025

With municipality and mayoral elections in Beirut approaching, citizens face a hard time navigating an inaccessible electoral process and a...
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Beirut Today

Elections End in North Lebanon and Akkar: Gunfire, Irregularities, and a Pro-Change Surge

Municipal and mayoral elections in North Lebanon and Akkar concluded yesterday at 7:00 p.m., with vote counting commencing shortly thereafter. Preliminary results have already been finalized in several districts, with wide disparities in voter turnout. Batroun recorded the highest voter turnout at 38.77%, while Tripoli had the lowest at just...
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Joseph Aoun to Visit Kuwait on Sunday, Viewed as Part of Increasing Lebanese-Gulf Rapprochement

Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun, is set to visit Kuwait on Sunday, May 11, based on an invitation from the Emir...
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Beirut Today

Beirut Madinati Coalition 2025 Launched for Beirut Municipal Elections

Yesterday, May 7, organizers and candidates gathered in Martyrs’ Square, Beirut, to announce the launch of the Beirut Madinati Coalition 2025 list. The list will take part in the...
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Beirut Today

ICSPR Warns of Widening Famine in Gaza

The International Commission to Support Palestinian Rights (ICSPR) issued a press release yesterday, May 6, expressing its deep concern over Israel’s continued genocidal campaign and warning of the acute famine spreading among civilians in Gaza. The press release highlights that famine has already claimed the lives of 57 children. It indicates that Israeli attacks have led to the...
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Beirut Today

Israel Plans on Invading and Occupying All of Gaza

In a security cabinet meeting on Sunday night, Israeli officials agreed on a plan to invade Gaza and establish a...
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Salam and Hajjar Launch Central Operations Room for Municipal and Mukhtars Elections

Amid preparations for local elections across Lebanon, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Hajjar...
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Eliana Mallouk

Against the Current: Political Violence and the Silencing of Women in Lebanon’s Municipal Arena

In a country fractured by sectarianism and patriarchal control, Lebanese women seeking to enter public office face not only structural discrimination but also political violence — both visible and insidious. As Lebanon approaches municipal elections amid economic collapse, public distrust, and the absence of a functioning government, the status quo...
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Beirut Today

Lebanon Participates in Spring Meetings, Will Aid Packages Flow In?

Lebanon is currently participating in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World BankSpring Meetings in Washington which began on Monday,...
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Samar Abou Khzam

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We are being watched—not by force, but by design. Not through open doors, but through open apps. Each of us...
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Marwan Issa

Will Aid Packages Flow Back Into Lebanon?

Reeling from back-to-back crises and a devastating Israeli war on the country, Lebanon is in dire need of funds and support to address its vast humanitarian and reconstruction needs and establish sustainable economic models. With the recent ceasefire agreement – albeit repeatedly violated form the Israeli side – and the formation of the new government, many are...
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