Israeli authorities announced that they decided to revoke the residence visa of UN Humanitarian Coordinator Lynn Hastings over her position concerning October 7th attack. Israeli Foregin Minister Elie Cohen said on X that Hastings "cannot serve in the UN and cannot enter Israel!" This came shortly after statements by Hastings who said that the conditions required to deliver aid to the people of Gaza do not exist. 'If possible, an even more hellish scenario is about to unfold, one in which humanitarian operations may not be able to respond," she said. "Nowhere is safe in Gaza, and there is nowhere left to go," she added. The move to revoke Hasting's visa also came after growing criticism from the UN over the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, which has so far killed more than 16,000 Palestinians. Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA Whisky Live Beirut, the world's renownedwhisky tasting event, kicked off its sixth edition today at a new location, AVA Venue, Achrafieh.
The opening of the three-day event was held in the presence of Mr. Tony Ramy, on behalf of the Lebanese Minister of Tourism, H.E Walid Nassar, as well as heads of ministries, association presidents, ambassadors and media figures, in addition to a select crowd of whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs.
Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services, the event organizer, revealed that the decision to go ahead with the 6th edition of Whisky Live was taken only one week ago. Salamé raised a toast to 'Our beloved Lebanon and the wonderful dreamers who keep fighting for its future'. Lastly, she promised the audience 'a lively program' with exceptional activities hosted by passionate experts and mixologists.
This year's edition gathers together producers, distributors and suppliers from across the globe. Visitors will be provided with a rare opportunity to taste some of the finest international whiskies fromScotland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, United States, Japan, Switzerland and beyond. In addition to the tasting area, Whisky Live Beirut is hosting more than 20 masterclasses with renowned expertsand mixologists, who will be sharing their know-how and trade secrets.
For more information about activities please visit our website Whiskylivebeirut.com
Tickets for Whisky Live Beirut can be purchased on the door. The event runs from 6-8 December, from 5-11 pm daily.
Source: National News Agency - Lebanon