Lebanon

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 ...

Education in Lebanon Faces a Multi-Dimensional Crisis
Education in Lebanon Faces a Multi-Dimensional Crisis

Education in Lebanon is grappling with a multi-dimensional crisis where students face the risk of dropping out, parents are caught between the hammer of displacement and the anvil of remote learning, which adds to their psychological burdens. Meanwhile, schools have turned into battlegrounds, struggling to sustain the educational process amidst ...

 UK’s Defense Senior Advisor Reaffirms Lebanese Armed Forces as the Sole Legitimate Defender of Lebanon
UK’s Defense Senior Advisor Reaffirms Lebanese Armed Forces as the Sole Legitimate Defender of Lebanon

The British Embassy announced in a statement on Thursday that Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, Senior Advisor for the UK Ministry of Defense for the Middle East and North Africa, met with senior Lebanese and UN officials. During these discussions, he reiterated the UK's urgent call for an immediate ceasefire and emphasized the necessity of a political ...

Renewed Bombardment on Beirut's Southern Suburb
Renewed Bombardment on Beirut's Southern Suburb

The brief pause in airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, prompted by the presence of US envoy Amos Hochstein in Lebanon, was short-lived. The Israeli army spokesperson issued evacuation warnings on Thursday morning to the Haret Hreik and Al-Hadath residents, announcing they will be targeting Hezbollah strongholds there. An hour later, ...

State Terrorism and the State of Terror
Op-edState Terrorism and the State of Terror

When I was questioned by State Security (SS), I couldn’t help but recall the methods of Nazi Germany’s political police, particularly Heinrich Himmler’s infamous Gestapo. Yet, unlike the Nazi regime’s political police, the one manipulated by Shiite fascism is a bunch of hired killers and mafiosos, exploiting honorable soldiers—men who ...

Independence Day: Joseph Aoun Pays Tribute to the Lebanese Armed Forces
Independence Day: Joseph Aoun Pays Tribute to the Lebanese Armed Forces

As Lebanon commemorates its eighty-first Independence Day in the face of ongoing conflicts and external threats, the Lebanese military forces stand as a pillar of strength, defending the nation's sovereignty and protecting its citizens. Despite facing immense odds, the military remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding peace and stability ...

The US Proposal for a Ceasefire: A “Take It or Leave It” Deal
The US Proposal for a Ceasefire: A “Take It or Leave It” Deal

US envoy Amos Hochstein traveled to Tel Aviv late Wednesday afternoon to convey the outcomes of his Beirut discussions to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—on Thursday, according to Reuters—regarding the American proposal for a ceasefire agreement. Hochstein declined to elaborate on the progress of his talks with Parliament Speaker ...

War Diary: Day 411
VideosWar Diary: Day 411

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 20, 2024.

Assessment of Infrastructure Damage: A Collaboration Between the Government and the World Bank
ExplainerAssessment of Infrastructure Damage: A Collaboration Between the Government and the World Bank

Even before rebuilding residential and commercial units, priority will be given to restoring infrastructure as soon as hostilities end. This step is crucial to reestablishing the normal functioning of the social and economic fabric within any community. In this context, the caretaker government led by Najib Mikati, with the support of the World ...