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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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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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Syria boosts grain imports from Russia-annexed Crimea
Ukraine claims that the grain headed for the war-torn country has been ‘stolen’ from Crimea by Russia
Dec 20, 2022
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Neo-fascist Christian militia takes to the streets in Lebanese capital: Report
Lebanon's new right wing Christian militia boasts members that took part in last year's shooting of Hezbollah and Amal supporters in the Tayouneh neighborhood of Beirut
Dec 03, 2022
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Qatar dangles aid in front of Lebanon in exchange for naming army chief as president: Report
Doha has joined Saudi Arabia, France, and the US in supporting General Joseph Aoun for president of the cash-strapped nation
Dec 02, 2022
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US and Mikati ‘fooled’ Lebanon into thinking Iranian fuel deliveries would be permitted: Report
US officials recently said the only way to 'rid Lebanon of Hezbollah' is for the country to fall into complete collapse in order to be 'rebuilt from the ashes'
Nov 09, 2022
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Israeli supreme court supports maritime agreement with Lebanon
Officials from Lebanon and Israel will visit the UN base in Naqoura on Thursday to sign the final US-mediated deal
Oct 23, 2022
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Maritime border talks between Lebanon and Israel have ended: Report
Lebanon has reportedly agreed to surrender the proven Karish gas field in exchange for control of the prospect Qana field
Sep 21, 2022
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Iran denies reports of ‘free fuel’ for Lebanon, says nations discussing aid package
Earlier this year, the leader of Hezbollah revealed that Iran had offered a 'gift of fuel' to help Lebanon overcome its many crises
Sep 19, 2022
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Pump prices shoot up in Lebanon as central bank lifts subsidies for fuel imports
Iranian officials recently reiterated an offer to provide Lebanon with 'free fuel, construct new power stations, and rehabilitate existing power networks'
Sep 12, 2022
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US mediator provides Lebanon with coordinates of new maritime border with Israel: Report
Hezbollah has given a mid-September deadline for Israel and Lebanon to reach an agreement that allows for Beirut to exploit its natural resources
Sep 12, 2022
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Israel to postpone gas extraction from disputed field with Lebanon: Report
The delay comes just two weeks before a deadline established by Hezbollah for Lebanon to secure its maritime rights
Aug 29, 2022
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Hamas delegation meets with Hezbollah chief in Beirut
The coordination between Hezbollah, Hamas, and the PIJ has increased since the recent confrontation in Gaza
Aug 28, 2022
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