Lebanon

The Overlooked Aspect of Lebanon's 1943 Independence 
EditorialThe Overlooked Aspect of Lebanon's 1943 Independence 

For many years, the Lebanese have marked the anniversary of November 22 with a sense of disillusionment, reflecting on the advanced state of decline of Lebanon’s independence, proclaimed in 1943. This feeling of bitterness has been exacerbated by a series of regional interventions, which have fostered a chronic climate of instability and discord ...

On the 81st Independence Day, Local and Foreign Tributes to Lebanon
On the 81st Independence Day, Local and Foreign Tributes to Lebanon

On the 81st Independence Day in Lebanon, well-wishes have been expressed by various political figures and foreign embassies. Locally, Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai highlighted the dual grief felt by Lebanese citizens—amidst war and governance turmoil, emphasizing the need for collective will to face the nation's crises. He stressed that true ...

Independence Day Celebrated in Schools
VideosIndependence Day Celebrated in Schools

The Lebanese flag was raised, the national anthem was sung in all the sections, and there were artistic and educational workshops... A spectacular 81st Independence Day was celebrated at the Collège Sainte-Famille in Jounieh despite everything. 

Israeli Army Advances into South Lebanon, Positions Itself Along Marjeyoun-Nabatiyeh Road
Israeli Army Advances into South Lebanon, Positions Itself Along Marjeyoun-Nabatiyeh Road

The Israeli army advanced further into southern Lebanon on Friday, establishing positions in Deir Mimas and the Beaufort Castle area. They moved closer to Naqoura while intensifying their strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Israeli checkpoints have been set up around Deir Mimas, where tanks have been deployed in the village and in the Hora ...

Jumblatt: Enough of Iran’s Use of Lebanon as Battleground
Jumblatt: Enough of Iran’s Use of Lebanon as Battleground

Former chief of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) Walid Jumblatt called for ending Hezbollah’s so-called support front for Gaza and stopping Iran’s use of Lebanon as a battle ground to serve its own interests. “We cannot continue supporting Gaza. We have to separate Lebanon from the war going on in Gaza,” said Jumblatt, who was hosted ...

Israel’s Military Strategy in Parallel with Peace Talks
Israel’s Military Strategy in Parallel with Peace Talks

One thing is for sure: Tel Aviv remains firmly focused on its goal of securing the return of displaced settlers to their homes in northern Israel. Consequently, ground fighting between the two sides has escalated, with Israel apparently opting for a military approach despite international calls for a diplomatic resolution. The objective is to ...

Tens of Casualties in Israeli Strikes on Beqaa, South Lebanon
Tens of Casualties in Israeli Strikes on Beqaa, South Lebanon

At least four series of Israeli strikes targeted the neighborhoods of Haret Hreik, Ghobeiri, Msharafieh and Hadath in Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday afternoon, leveling several buildings. Explosions echoed across the capital, while columns of smoke billowed over the targeted area, which was covered in a thick black cloud. The raids were ...

UNIFIL Video Depicts the Massive Destruction in Southern Lebanon
UNIFIL Video Depicts the Massive Destruction in Southern Lebanon

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) published a video on their telegram account on Thursday that depicted the massive destruction of towns and villages in southern Lebanon. The footage shows peacekeepers making their way through devastated towns near the Blue Line, as they try to deliver essentials to their bases to keep operations going. The ...

Blood Supply Shortages: Unit Exceeding $100
Blood Supply Shortages: Unit Exceeding $100

A single blood unit can be the lifeline a patient needs to survive, as timely access to it can be a matter of life or death. This is not a mere theory but a stark reality that we must acknowledge, especially considering the ongoing struggles patients face in securing blood and the rising costs that vary widely between hospitals. Blood has become ...

CCLC on Independence Day: Call for a New Cedars Revolution to Liberate Lebanon
CCLC on Independence Day: Call for a New Cedars Revolution to Liberate Lebanon

On Lebanon's Independence Day this year, the Coordinating Committee of Lebanese-Canadians (CCLC) issued a stark message about the country's dual occupations by Iran and Israel, calling for unity among opposition forces to reclaim Lebanon's sovereignty. With one third of the population displaced, widespread destruction in the South and Beqaa ...

Chaos and Punishment: Thieves Face Justice Amid the Ruins
VideosChaos and Punishment: Thieves Face Justice Amid the Ruins

Amid the chaos of destruction, organized gangs exploit the devastation to loot abandoned homes, dismantle infrastructure, and steal essential resources. In response, residents have taken matters into their own hands guarding streets. Brutal punishments follow, but questions remain: are the culprits handed over to authorities, or left to vigilante ...

False Evacuation Calls: Contact 112
False Evacuation Calls: Contact 112

Amid the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, a series of fabricated evacuation calls have been circulating, urging citizens to flee various areas and buildings. These false alarms are causing widespread panic and fear across the country. This morning, residents of Maghdouche received calls instructing them to evacuate the town and its schools, even naming ...