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Lebanon Aid Conference in Paris raised $800 million for humanitarian aid

The Paris conference to support Lebanon, held on Thursday, raised around $800 million for humanitarian aid but saw little diplomatic progress as fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah. "In total, we have jointly gathered $800 million in humanitarian aid," French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told participants as the conference ...

EU and US to Paris to Support Lebanon

The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell stated on Wednesday that “the military confrontation between Hezbollah and Israel is the cause of an unacceptable number of civilian casualties and unbearable level of destruction across the country, making the situation of Lebanon – a country already ...

The Psychology of Defeat

Throughout history, nations have experienced the deep psychological scars left by defeat in war. The aftermath of World War II, particularly for countries like Germany and Japan, was marked by devastation, both physical and emotional. Entire cities lay in ruins, economies collapsed, and millions of lives were lost or displaced. Yet, over the 20th ...

Lebanon 'on the Brink of Collapse,' Warns German Foreign Minister

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned on Wednesday that “Lebanon is on the brink of collapse” as she arrived in the war-torn country for a visit. As Israel clashes with the militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, she stated that “any deliberate attack on UN peacekeepers violates international humanitarian law.” Baerbock was on ...

France “Will Not Fail” Lebanon, Pledges Barrot

France stands by Lebanon and “will not fail it,” assured French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday, on the eve of the international support conference being held in Paris. “The aim is first and foremost to reaffirm the need for a ceasefire, a diplomatic resolution, and an end to hostilities; to mobilize humanitarian aid from as ...

Telecom Sector Faces $67 Million in Damages

The ongoing war has caused approximately $67 million in damages to the public telecom operator, Ogero, and the mobile phone operators Alfa and Touch, according to a report from the Ministry of Telecommunications. In a statement, the ministry explained that the study aims to identify the funds needed to support the southern populations who ...

War Diary: Day 382

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 22, 2024.

Fake News in Wartime: Weaponized Lies

In this episode of Debunked, we expose how misinformation is weaponized during wartime. From false claims during the ongoing Lebanon war, to unverified stories in the Israel-Hamas war, and disinformation in the Ukraine-Russia war, fake news fuels fear and confusion.

Lebanon's Poultry Sector Faces Insurmountable Losses Amid Ongoing Crises

The poultry sector in Lebanon has suffered severe losses, primarily due to falling chicken prices, which have dropped below the cost of production. Compounding the issue, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley have forced a halt to farm operations and production units, according to William Boutros, president of the Poultry ...