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Life Impossible Elsewhere...

November 20, 2024, I’m boarding the return flight from Dubai to Beirut. The news isn’t great, but I’m used to it — uncertainty clings to me like a second skin. I’m Lebanese. That imperceptible tension between the unparalleled joy of coming home and the unbearable insecurity of feeling trapped there is my daily reality. I accept it ...

A Surge of Poeticism in Festive Times

Refined comments pour in during the national holidays: Independence Day, Flag Day, the First Liberation Day, the Second and the Nineteenth. Yet, no one truly believes in the poetry written for these occasions. The mandate era is increasingly seen as more merciful than the independence we now endure, constantly violated by those surrounding ...

Hajj Hassan: Aerial Study With FAO Reveals 70% Devastation in Agricultural Sector

Caretaker Minister of Agriculture Abbas Hajj Hassan highlighted the extensive damage to Lebanon's agricultural sector, estimated at around 70%, based on an aerial study conducted in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to assess the losses.  He emphasized that Israeli bombardments have caused significant destruction, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Athletes in Times of Crisis – Marie-Joe Wakim: 'We're Going Through a Very Difficult Period'

How are you experiencing this period of war and what impact has it had on your daily life as an athlete?   We had been waiting several years for the national team to be reconstituted, and the announcement of the Asian qualifiers in January gave us the motivation to work hard and train effectively in the hope of qualifying for the Asian Futsal ...

Coqlico Calls on Artists to Celebrate Independence Through Art

On the occasion of Lebanon’s Independence Day, the Lebanese brand Coqlico unveils a bold national initiative elegantly merging art and humanitarian commitment. This innovative endeavor invites Lebanese artists to unleash their creativity by transforming the brand’s iconic finjan into unique works of art. These creations will be sold, with a ...

Chaos 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

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 ...

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 ...