Beatrice Farhat

@beatricefarhat

Editor @AlMonitor - Beirut

Joined January 2014

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · 13 h

Legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz attended the funeral of her son, renowned composer and playwright, Ziad Rahbani, at a church in a town north of Beirut, in her first public appearance in years. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

beatricefarhat's tweet card. Legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz attended the funeral of her son, renowned composer and playwright, Ziad Rahbani, at a church in a town north of Beirut, in her first public appearance in years.

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · 13 h

Amnesty: Syria's rulers must look into abductions of Alawite women and girls al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

beatricefarhat's tweet card. The report comes after the coastal area witnessed deadly clashes last March between pro-Assad militias and security forces that triggered revenge killings against the Alawite minority.

Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · Jul 25

On first visit to Paris, Lebanon's Salam secures $88M reconstruction pledge al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

beatricefarhat's tweet card. During discussions with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that Beirut must implement economic reforms before an aid conference can be organized to support...

Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · Jul 21

Naval forces from Iran and Russia begin joint military drills in the Caspian Sea, reflecting deepening ties between the two countries, just weeks after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel and the collapse of nuclear talks with the US. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

beatricefarhat's tweet card. Naval forces from Iran and Russia begin joint military drills in the Caspian Sea, reflecting deepening ties between the two countries that come just weeks after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel and the...

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · Jul 16

Lebanon's Druze mobilize in solidarity with Syria's Suwayda: What to know al-monitor.com/originals/2025… via @AlMonitor

beatricefarhat's tweet card. Druze leaders in Lebanon are voicing their growing concerns over the deadly violence unfolding in Suwayda while members of the community are trying to cross the border into Syria.

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · Jul 15

Lebanon bans dealings with 4 Hezbollah-linked financial institutions More on this ⬇️ al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

beatricefarhat's tweet card. Lebanon’s Central Bank has banned licensed financial institutions from interacting with unauthorized entities including those linked to Hezbollah.

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · Jul 14

At least 50 killed in fighting between Druze, Sunni tribes in south Syria Intervention by Syrian security forces to contain the escalation in Druze-majority Suwayda province has been met with resistance from the local Druze community. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

beatricefarhat's tweet card. Intervention by Syrian security forces to contain the escalation in Druze-majority Suwayda province has been met with resistance from the local Druze community.

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · Jul 11

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa reportedly mulls action against Lebanon over Syrian prisoners The report comes amid tensions between the neighboring countries despite modest breakthroughs following the fall of the Assad regime. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

beatricefarhat's tweet card. Reports that Syria's interim president is threatening action over thousands of Syrians still held in Lebanese prisons have revived the long-standing issue.

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · Jul 9

China’s premier makes first visit to Egypt as ties grow Egypt and China have significantly deepened their ties in recent years across various sectors such as trade, defense, technology and the economy. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

beatricefarhat's tweet card. Egypt and China have significantly deepened their ties in recent years across various sectors such as trade, defense, technology and the economy.

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · Jul 8

As wildfires ravage Latakia, Syria seeks EU support: What to know al-monitor.com/originals/2025… via @AlMonitor

beatricefarhat's tweet card. Syria has been combating massive wildfires in coastal Latakia province for six days.

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Adam Lucente@Adam_Lucente · Jun 13

NEW 🎙️ What have the recent strikes on Iran revealed about Israel’s military capabilities? Will Tehran now seek a nuclear weapon? How does the region view the escalation? I spoke to @AlMonitor’s journalists in the Middle East & Washington to find out. al-monitor.com/podcasts/israe…

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · Jun 13

NEW 🚨A rundown of the Iranian commanders & scientists killed in Israel’s strikes, plus which areas were targeted. With @beatricefarhat ⬇️

AAL-Monitor@AlMonitor · Jun 13

Over 200 Israeli strikes in Iran kill 9 IRGC commanders and scientists, @beatricefarhat and @Adam_Lucente report al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · Jun 12

As IRGC vows response, IAEA says Iran breached non-proliferation obligations al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

beatricefarhat's tweet card. The UN nuclear watchdog found that Iran is in breach of its obligations — a rare move that risks further escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · May 23

NEW: Lebanese and Palestinian officials agreed Friday to begin the process of disarming Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon as Beirut intensifies its efforts to gain control of heavy weapons in the country. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

beatricefarhat's tweet card. The decision to remove weapons inside Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon follows PA President Mahmoud Abbas’ visit to Beirut this week.

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhat · May 20

NEW: Check out my interview with @beatricefarhat in Beirut on Palestinian president Abbas' trip to Lebanon & efforts to disarm Palestinian armed groups.

AAL-Monitor@AlMonitor · May 20

🎙️New podcast: Palestinian President Abbas heads to Lebanon amid disarmament push: view from Beirut Al-Monitor Brief host @Adam_Lucente spoke with @beatricefarhat to discuss Abbas’ trip to Lebanon. ⬇️ al-monitor.com/podcasts/pales…

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AL-Monitor@AlMonitor · Apr 9

NEW: US imposes new Iran sanctions ahead of Oman talks as Tehran touts nuclear gains Iran vowed Wednesday it will face any threats over its nuclear program and the Iranian military pledged to build more drone bases, @beatricefarhat & @Adam_Lucente report al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

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Adam Lucente@Adam_Lucente · Apr 4

PODCAST 🎙️ What can we expect from US envoy Morgan Ortagus' visit to Lebanon? And how is the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holding up? My conversation with @beatricefarhat in Beirut: al-monitor.com/podcasts/trump…

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AL-Monitor@AlMonitor · Apr 4

NEW: Ortagus back in Lebanon to press for Hezbollah disarmament timetable, demarcation Morgan Ortagus is expected to firmly tell 🇱🇧 officials they need to establish a clear timetable for the disarmament of Hezbollah, @beatricefarhat & @JM_Szuba report al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

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AL-Monitor@AlMonitor · Apr 2

NEW: Khartoum accuses RSF of looting and destroying Sudan's heritage: What to know by @beatricefarhat al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

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Adam Lucente@Adam_Lucente · Mar 26

MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA TODAY 🌍 •Gaza protests al-monitor.com/originals/2025… @beatricefarhat •Iran unveils "underground missile megacity" •Iraq & BP finalize Kirkuk oil deal •Sudan retakes Khartoum airport ICYMI: Rubio meets Turkey FM, Trump 📞 UAE pres. on ceasefire

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