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Gilles Devers on Gaza: “The notion of ‘terrorism’ does not exist under international law”
ByTheEast: As a legal advocate for political causes, could you clarify who you represent in Palestine?
Gilles Devers: I’m a dedicated supporter of the Palestinian cause. I work with everyone, without exception. Due to logistical reasons, my work primarily revolves around Gaza and the Hamas resistance movement. However, I also engage with various sectors of Palestinian civil society. Currently I am in the process of establishing contacts with the Palestinian...
We again call for the instant implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 with all its terms and for acting at all international forums to condemn Israel’s continued violations. It’s about time Israel was held accountable for its hostile assault on Lebanon before the situation spirals out of control and descends into a criminal war in the vein of that which is being waged by Israel on the Gaza Strip.”
Jebran Bassil
Lebanon's Free Patriotic Movement chiefBYTHEEAST's MUST WATCH
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Economic difficulties puts Iranian President under pressure to perform
Facing increasing economic difficulties, Iran’s lawmakers have given President Hassan Rouhani one month to appear before the parliament in order to answer queries on his government’s handling, reported Iran’s state media.
The development marks the first time that Rouhani has been summoned to parliament. The Iranian President is under increasing pressure from lawmakers to reshuffle...
ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY
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Fossil fuels, water resources, effects of the climate change… The challenges faced by Middle East countries are vivid. With COP28 ongoing in Dubai, Middle...
LONG FORMAT
SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION
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Paul Tourret on investing in Lebanon: “The Chinese are not adventurers”
ByTheEast: What have been the major transformations in maritime transport over the past 20 years?
Paul Tourret: With regard to the maritime industry, its timeframe...
Lebanon Inc., With a little help from my friends
“Our house is burning and we are looking elsewhere,” the French President Jacques Chirac said, back in 2002 at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in...
Rubens Hannun on Brazilian trade: “Closeness with Arab countries is strategic”
ByTheEast: The Câmara de Comércio Árabe-Brasileira (CCAB, Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce) was founded 67 years ago. Times were different then. What was its mission...
Lebanon-Algeria deals to boost agricultural cooperation
You may not know it, but Lebanon-Algeria's relationships are close. Both countries have a lot in common, except their size as Algeria is 228...
Can Qatar really challenge Saudi Arabia’s influence over Lebanon?
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ARAB WORLD AND AROUND
France lends helping hand in rebuilding Lebanon
In a development that underscores France’s commitment towards rebuilding Lebanon, Organized by Business France, a French national agency entered...
