US pressure compromises Beirut port blast investigation

After over a year of suspension, a sudden resumption of the investigation resulted in an unprecedented decision to release all suspects involved in the explosion

Investigation into Beirut Port blast resumes after over 14 months of suspension

The judicial investigator, who has resumed work after a hiatus of over a year, has charged Lebanon’s top prosecutor in connection with the blast

Iranian FM in Beirut for talks with top officials, resistance leaders

During a joint press conference, Iran’s foreign minister called for political dialogue and a ‘swift’ presidential election, rejecting claims of Iranian interference in Lebanese affairs

European judiciary to investigate Lebanon’s central bank governor in Beirut

The US is not interested in joining the investigation, as long as the country remains compliant with the US sanctions regime against Hezbollah and Syria

Lebanese officials deny Iranian plane carried weapons to Beirut airport

Meraj airlines, sanctioned by the US, recently started flights to Beirut in November

Hamas delegation meets with Hezbollah chief in Beirut

The coordination between Hezbollah, Hamas, and the PIJ has increased since the recent confrontation in Gaza

Hezbollah and PIJ leaders meet in Beirut

During the meeting, the leaders discussed their roles in a potential military confrontation with Israel over the maritime demarcation negotiations

‘Politicians and media guilty of politicizing Beirut port blast’: Hassan Nasrallah

The leader of Hezbollah also blamed the lead judge in the port blast probe, Tarek Bitar, for blocking the investigation by refusing to step down

Lebanon observes second anniversary of Beirut Port blast with calls for justice

While officials continue calling for 'truth and justice' for the victims, the official investigation into the blast has been shelved for months with no one ever held responsible

Families of Beirut blast victims file $250 million lawsuit against US firm

The lawsuit was filed against a US-Norwegian firm, Geophysical Services Group (TGS), also owners of Spectrum Geo, as suspects in the transfer of explosive material to the port

Qatari FM in Lebanon ahead of Arab League meeting in Beirut

Qatar previously pledged to support the Lebanese economy on condition that the state form a new government

Hamas official meets with president of Lebanon during Beirut trip

Ismail Haniyeh strongly condemned Israel’s attempt at stealing Lebanon’s natural resources through its violation of maritime border negotiations

Hamas political chief meets Hezbollah leader in Beirut

Haniyeh's visit comes amid reports that Hamas will restore ties with Syria, and against the backdrop of political turmoil in Tel Aviv

Saudi official arrested at Beirut Airport carrying 18kg of illegal drugs

In 2015, a Saudi prince was arrested in Beirut with two tons of captagon pills on a private plane, using his diplomatic and royal immunity to bring illegal drugs into Lebanon

Massive pro-Hezbollah rally in Beirut days before critical election

Crowds gathered for a speech by Hassan Nasrallah, who declared Lebanon has the resources to be a 'strong nation that no longer has to beg at the doors of foreign embassies'

Chilean police arrest man wanted by Interpol in connection to Beirut port blast

According to the arrest warrant, the man was allegedly responsible for bringing 'explosive elements' into Lebanon

Lebanese cabinet approves demolition of grain silos damaged in Beirut port blast

The families of the blast victims have stated that demolishing the silos before the completion of an investigation into the tragedy is an 'injustice'

Hamas political bureau delegation meets with Hezbollah leader in Beirut

In furtherance of cementing ties between the two Islamic resistance movements, Hezbollah leader Sayed Hassan Nasrallah received a delegation from Hamas’ political wing in Beirut

UPDATE: Israeli jets fly low over Beirut in response to Hezbollah drone incursion

The latest confirmation contradicts statements from the Israeli military and media a day prior that a Hezbollah drone had been shot down

Israel-born US envoy to travel to Beirut to negotiate demarcation line

Hochstein, a US official with Israeli citizenship, is expected to work out a deal in Tel Aviv's favor

Beirut-based HRW director latest victim of Israeli spyware attack

The attack on the US-Lebanese citizen came as her agency was investigating the Beirut Port blast and Israel's 11-day war in the Gaza Strip

Fourth suspension of Beirut blast probe as Bitar sued for bias

The judge has 18 lawsuits against him for alleged bias

Judge Tarek Bitar to remain in charge of Beirut blast probe

Bitar has been accused of selectively targeting political figures who have been critical of Washington's role in Lebanon

Russia provides Lebanon with satellite images of Port of Beirut blast

The images from 4 August, 2020 are expected to aid in the investigation into last year's blast which destroyed large swathes of the Lebanese capital

Russian Space Agency to provide Lebanon with satellite images of Beirut Port blast

The Lebanese government also asked the US and France for satellite images but both nations dismissed Beirut's request

Judge Tarek Bitar forced to suspend Beirut Port blast investigation for third time

While earlier reports claimed Bitar was to be removed from his post, new information shows the blast probe has been suspended due to the latest lawsuit filed against the Judge for 'mishandling' the case

Lebanon asks Russia for Beirut blast satellite images

Amid confusions over the Beirut blast case, Lebanese President Aoun has asked Russia for help. The question is: Will the images be helpful?

Judges protecting judges: why the Beirut blast investigation is a dud

Lead investigative Judge Tarek Bitar refuses to prosecute his judiciary colleagues who signed to unload, store, then ignore the ammonium nitrates that devastated Beirut last August.

Putin offers to provide Beirut blast investigators with satellite images

Vladimir Putin also said Moscow is working with all political forces in Lebanon to achieve security, stability, and peace

Dozens turn up for second anniversary of Beirut protests

Despite the wide calls for action, no more than one hundred people participated in the commemoration