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Exclusive: Speaking to This Is Beirut, MP Fouad Makhzoumi described Lebanon’s “deep state” as an entrenched system of sectarian power-sharing that prioritizes loyalty to political leaders over loyalty to the state. Fouad Makhzoumi He said this network has historically controlled key institutions and sustained its influence through what he characterized as a tightly held ruling “club.” He added that dismantling this system requires political change through elections and stronger state authority. By Claudia Groeling and Kaline Antoun Watch the full interview here:
This Is Beirut39,471 views • 1 month ago
Exclusive: Speaking to This Is Beirut, MP Fouad Makhzoumi said Lebanon must seize what he called a historic opportunity to move toward peace, state sovereignty, and closer engagement with the United States. Fouad Makhzoumi He argued that disarming Hezbollah and strengthening state institutions are essential steps toward a stable future. By claudia pinoth Groeling and Kaline Antoun Watch the full interview here:
This Is Beirut39,270 views • 1 month ago
Pro-Hezbollah demonstrations erupted across Beirut following the signature of the Lebanon-Israel-U.S. tripartite agreement. Ralph Atrach (Ralph Atrach), reporter for This is Beirut, surveyed the scene as Hezbollah mobilized its supporters in rejection of what they describe as normalization between Lebanon and Israel.
This Is Beirut18,869 views • 21 days ago
🔴WATCH: Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter, in an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, said Israel is pursuing a two-track approach that includes strengthening the Lebanese Armed Forces with U.S. support so they can gradually take on Hezbollah and restore full state authority. He said Israel has no interest in remaining in Lebanon and would withdraw once Hezbollah is dismantled. Leiter added that longer-term prospects for normalization depend on removing Hezbollah’s military presence and ensuring it can no longer operate along Israel’s border. Ambassador Yechiel (Michael) Leiter
This Is Beirut20,747 views • 1 month ago
The United States proposed a ceasefire sequence requiring Hezbollah to stop attacks on Israel in exchange for Israel refraining from escalation in Beirut, but negotiations stalled after Nabih Berri was described by the U.S. as “evasive and disappointing.” As diplomacy failed, Israeli leaders ordered strikes on Hezbollah positions in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
This Is Beirut17,936 views • 1 month ago
🔴 WATCH: Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter told This is Beirut Israel has proposed a two-track approach in talks with Lebanon, combining security cooperation to strengthen the LAF against Hezbollah with a parallel civilian track aimed at a future peace agreement. Israel has no interest in remaining in Lebanon and would withdraw once Hezbollah is dismantled, stressing that Israel’s presence is solely driven by attacks from the group and the need to protect its civilians. Ambassador Yechiel (Michael) Leiter 👉 Watch the full video here:
This Is Beirut17,538 views • 1 month ago
🔴 WATCH: A Lebanese man exiled to Israel at age 9 after his family’s ties to the South Lebanon Army said he still carries his Lebanese ID and passport and continues to preserve his Lebanese identity, language, and culture while living in Israel. He said the dream of many former South Lebanon Army families was ultimately to achieve peace between Lebanon and Israel. By Huna Lubnan
This Is Beirut21,989 views • 2 months ago
🔴 #WATCH: Lebanon’s official death toll does not distinguish between civilians and Hezbollah fighters, leaving the true human cost of the war unclear. Experts say Hezbollah is increasingly obscuring its combatant losses by restricting media access, no longer publicizing their killed fighters, and using civilian areas for military operations. By Claudia Groeling 📲 Visit the link in bio for the full report.
This Is Beirut19,290 views • 3 months ago
🔴 WATCH: Parliamentarian Fouad Makhzoumi said Lebanon must suspend the 1955 Israel Boycott Law, arguing it is being used to intimidate opponents and obstruct confidence-building measures needed for a sustainable peace. He also called for dismantling Hezbollah-linked financial and smuggling networks, including shutting down Qard Al Hassan and reforming the banking system to block militia financing. Fouad Makhzoumi
This Is Beirut13,501 views • 2 months ago
For just one night, Big Ben pauses. As the hands fall back an hour, London returns to Greenwich Mean Time. Behind the scenes, a team of clockmakers works in silence, checking every gear, every tick and every note of history. #BigBen #London #Greenwich #Greenwich #Time
This is Beirut30,392 views • 8 months ago
Parliamentarian Fouad Makhzoumi told This Is Beirut that Hezbollah must be fully dismantled by cutting its funding networks and cash economy, while emphasizing that Lebanon should expel Iranian diplomats and, if necessary, sever political ties with Iran to reassert state authority. (Fouad Makhzoumi) By Claudia Groeling and Kaline Antoun 👉 Watch the full video via the link in bio.
This Is Beirut13,997 views • 3 months ago
In an exclusive interview with #ThisisBeirut, US Envoy #MorganOrtagus stressed that #Hezbollah represents Iran, not the Lebanese people. “The #US supports a strong #Lebanese state, its army and its institutions,” she emphasized. Morgan Ortagus By Rayan Chami
This is Beirut29,924 views • 10 months ago
🔴 WATCH: Israelis want peace with Lebanese! Independent Israeli journalist Selena 🇮🇱 reported exclusively for This Is Beirut from communities in northern Israel. Gad Saad said he hopes to return to Lebanon one day, where he has not been since 1975. #Peace #MiddleEast
This is Beirut15,341 views • 5 months ago
TIB Special: Lebanon's Fastest Woman Breaking Barriers 🏃♀️Meet Aziza Sbaity, Lebanon's fastest woman and gold medalist at the West Asian and Arab championships. Listed among BBC's 100 inspiring women, Aziza's journey is one of empowerment and resilience. 🥇🇱🇧 #AzizaSbaity #LebaneseAthlete #BreakingBarriers #champion #runner #sports #Lebanon
This is Beirut28,707 views • 2 years ago