Gathering around an illuminated Christmas tree in Batroun, northern Lebanon, on Dec. 10, 2025. (Credit: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters)
Today, Thursday, Dec. 25, our newsroom is pressing pause, swapping headlines for holiday cheer and deadlines for desserts.
Editorial work will resume bright and early on Friday morning, with our full service back in action.
Until then, the editorial team and the entire L’Orient Today wish you a joyful, cozy and very happy holiday season.

Israel continues attacks on southern Lebanon, demolishes buildings in Bint Jbeil
Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks for the good work !
25 December 2025 18:19