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British company found liable for Beirut Port blast
Savaro Ltd, a shell company reportedly operated by Ukrainian businesspeople, has been found responsible for the damages caused to over 200 victims
Feb 24, 2023
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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
Jan 25, 2023
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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
Jan 24, 2023
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‘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
Aug 05, 2022
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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
Aug 04, 2022
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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
Apr 21, 2022
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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'
Apr 14, 2022
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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
Nov 17, 2021
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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
Nov 04, 2021
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Head of Beirut Port explosion Victims Association calls for the removal of Judge Tarek Bitar
Officials have announced the arrest of 19 people in relation to the massacre perpetrated by extremists affiliated with the Lebanese Forces party
Oct 16, 2021
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Ibrahim Sakr evades Beirut Port’s blast probe
Sakr is currently on the run from the Lebanese judiciary
Oct 11, 2021
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Lebanese officials deny Iranian plane carried weapons to Beirut airport
Meraj airlines, sanctioned by the US, recently started flights to Beirut in November
Dec 08, 2022
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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
May 29, 2022
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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
Nov 22, 2021
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Members of far-right Lebanese Forces party arrested in connection with Beirut massacre: Report
Tense calm has fallen over Beirut's Tayouneh neighborhood after a deadly shooting that killed at least six people and left over 60 injured
Oct 14, 2021
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Israel launches airstrikes into Lebanon on the anniversary of the Port of Beirut explosion
No casualties reported
Aug 05, 2021
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European banks begin severing correspondent relations with Lebanon: Report
European banks are looking to slash ties with Lebanese commercial banks as the country faces being 'grey listed' by the FATF and the central bank chief is wanted by Interpol
May 24, 2023
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Israel on alert over growing ‘maritime threats’: Report
Israel fears that the Palestinian factions in Gaza are 'developing active naval units' with the help of the Islamic Republic
May 05, 2023
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Saudi Arabia seeks dialogue with Hezbollah: Report
This comes as part a major Saudi policy shift, which has seen the kingdom restore ties with Iran and open up to both Hamas and the Damascus government
May 01, 2023
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Deporting Syrians: A ploy to propel Lebanon’s US-backed army chief into power?
Did Lebanon's US-backed army commander exploit the Syrian refugee crisis and incite clashes with them to catapult himself into the highly-contested Lebanese presidency? The US silence on Joseph Aoun's illegal deportations last week is deafening.
Apr 28, 2023
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MbS welcomes Abbas, reiterates support for Arab Peace Initiative
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his hope in February to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia in the context of the Abraham Accords
Apr 19, 2023
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Millions rally in support of Palestine for global Quds Day celebrations
Large parades and rallies were held in Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, and other countries
Apr 14, 2023
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Israel limited attack on Lebanon to avoid antagonizing Hezbollah: Report
The Israeli cabinet chose to limit their attack on Lebanon to an alleged Hamas target in order to avoid the start of a region-wide conflict
Apr 07, 2023
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Palestinian factions visit Beirut to ‘coordinate positions of resistance’
Coinciding with the visit was a barrage of rocket-fire from Lebanese territory into Israel, which came as a retaliation to Israel’s brutal attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Apr 07, 2023
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Swiss banks hold at least $500m in stolen Lebanese public funds: Report
Twelve Swiss banks are being investigated by federal authorities for holding funds embezzled by Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh
Feb 27, 2023
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Lebanese security thwarted massive ISIS plot: Report
The plot includes attacks against a church, a hospital, and several other targets across the country
Jan 30, 2023
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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
Jan 13, 2023
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Gebran Bassil calls for deportation of Syrian refugees
Gebran Bassil proposed an amendment to the law which regulates the entry and residency of Syrians in Lebanon
Jan 12, 2023
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Lebanese central bank chief demands ‘guarantees’ he will not be arrested: Report
Prime Minister Mikati is reportedly making sure that the European judicial delegation does not bypass Lebanese law
Jan 10, 2023
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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
Dec 28, 2022
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