The Beiruter

The Litani River holds century-long geopolitical significance, shaping Lebanon’s agriculture, hydroelectric power, security, and territorial integrity, while repeatedly serving as a strategic focal point in Israeli-Lebanese conflicts.

20 years after the Cedar Revolution, 14 March 2005 remains a defining moment when over a million Lebanese united across sects to demand sovereignty, independence, and an end to Syrian occupation.

Israel’s decision to seize new “strategic positions” inside southern Lebanon and establish a buffer zone has intensified tensions along the border, raising concerns about a potential long-term Israeli military presence and renewed regional escalation.

Since 2005, political assassinations in Lebanon have reshaped power, weakened institutions, and entrenched a culture of impunity amid deeper struggles over sovereignty and accountability.

How Kurdish autonomy in Syria, once led by the Syrian Democratic Forces, is being reshaped after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Lebanon’s 1943 independence arose from unified resolve and global pressure, unlike today’s fragmented politics and weakened sovereignty

In an exclusive interview for The Beiruter, the Bishop of the Maronite Eparchy of Jbeil, his Excellency Monseigneur Michel Aoun, asserted that “the visit has been confirmed and will proceed as scheduled. There will be no postponement!”

Expatriates in Ottawa and Montreal organize protests to ensure their full electoral participation in Lebanon’s parliamentary elections.