Lebanon seeks to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart war-torn economy

BEIRUT — Fireworks lit up the night sky over Beirut’s famous St. Georges Hotel as hit songs from the 1960s and 70s filled the air in a courtyard overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The retro-themed event was hosted last month by Lebanon’s Tourism Ministry …

Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy

BEIRUT (AP) — Fireworks lit up the night sky over Beirut’s famous St. Georges Hotel as hit songs from the 1960s and 70s filled the air in a courtyard overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The retro-themed event was hosted last month by Lebanon’s Tourism …

Lebanon aims to bring tourists back to its beaches as travel bans finally lift

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Israel threatens more Lebanon strikes if Hezbollah not disarmed

TEL AVIV Israel warned Friday that it would keep striking Lebanon until militant group Hezbollah has been disarmed, after hitting south Beirut in what Lebanese leaders called a major violation of a November ceasefire. Thursday's attacks on what the …

In a bid to aid its economy, Lebanon hopes to return to golden age of tourism

Fireworks lit up the night sky over Beirut’s iconic St. Georges Hotel as hit songs from the 1960s and 70s filled the air in a courtyard overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The retro-themed event was hosted last month by Lebanon’s Tourism Ministry to promote …

MALBATT Carries Out Korban In Southern Lebanon, Strengthens Ties With Local Community

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- In fulfilment of their religious duty and in embracing the spirit of sacrifice central to Hari Raya Aidiladha, the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-12 carried out the korban (ritual animal sacrifice) at Marakah Camp in …

Israel warns of more attacks on Lebanon if Hezbollah not disarmed

The Israeli military will continue to bomb Lebanon if Hezbollah is not disarmed, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned, saying “there will be no calm in Beirut” and “no order or stability in Lebanon” unless Israel’s security is assured. “ …

Residents of Srifa town in south Lebanon intercept a UNIFIL patrol that entered residential areas without the Lebanese ...

Lebanese army removes Israeli barriers, reopens roads in southern Lebanon

UNIFIL patrol blocked in south Lebanon, Hezbollah flag placed on vehicle (Video)