BEIRUT

Targeting of Palestinian Leaders in an Unprecedented Strike in Beirut

Hamas announced the death of its leader in Lebanon, Fateh Charif Abou el-Amine, killed in a raid on the Bass Palestinian refugee camp in Tyre.  Fateh Charif was president of the UNRWA teachers' union in Lebanon. He was killed along with members of his family. #LEBANON The Israeli army is targeting Palestinian leaders in lebanon. It carried out a ...

Intense Nighttime Airstrikes Hit Beirut's Southern Suburbs

The southern suburbs of Beirut witnessed a very violent night as Israel conducted nearly 17 strikes in the early hours of Wednesday. The Israeli military had prompted panic among the population after issuing numerous orders to evacuate buildings in Beirut, claiming that it was targeting Hezbollah sites. The strikes came hours after Iran launched ...

Two Telecom Transmission Stations Destroyed by Israeli Bombings

Two transmission stations belonging to the mobile phone operator Alfa were completely destroyed on Wednesday due to Israeli bombings in the southern suburb of Beirut. Alfa announced that it is implementing the necessary technical and operational measures to ensure service continuity and alleviate the increased strain on the network, particularly ...

Who Was Hassan Nasrallah?

Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah since 1992, was killed on September 27, 2024, in the southern suburbs of Beirut as a result of an Israeli airstrike. Born in 1960 in Bourj Hammoud, Beirut, he played a pivotal role in shaping Hezbollah's political and military influence in the region.

'The Harm We Do Ourselves' : A Novel Challenges Gay Narratives

Jean Akouri’s new novel explores the complexities of gay life in Beirut, calling for introspection within the homosexual community and challenging prevailing Western LGBTQ+ narratives. In The Harm We Do Ourselves, Jean Akouri presents a thought-provoking exploration of gay life in Beirut, offering a fresh perspective on LGBTQ+ issues often ...