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Footballer Hussein Haroun Hassan, New Victim of the War

On Saturday, Hussein Haroun Hassan, who was part of the promising young talents of the club, was killed while helping in a humanitarian mission in the south. The Israeli airstrike that hit the Hoch region in the south took his life while he was part of a rescue group from “Hayaa el Sohiyya” tasked with transporting the wounded ...

War Diary: Day 414

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 23, 2024.

Life Amid Bombardment in Beirut's Southern Suburbs

It is 4 PM when we enter Chiyah, a neighborhood in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Navigating through debris, we make our way to the site of the latest Israeli airstrike, which occurred just a few hours earlier. A five-story building lies gutted, its top two floors reduced to rubble. Despite the devastation, the main street running ...

Figure of the Week: Flames of War Devastate 65,000 Olive Trees

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reports that 70% of the Lebanese agricultural sector has been affected, both directly and indirectly. Thousands of hectares have been completely or nearly destroyed, and 65,000 olive trees have been fully burned due to white phosphorus bombings, which are prohibited under ...

Zelensky Seeks New Air Defense Systems Following Latest Russian Strike

Ukraine is asking its Western partners for updated air defense systems after Russia fired an ultra-fast ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro this week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. "Ukraine's defense minister is already holding meetings with our partners on new air defense systems, exactly the kind of systems that can ...

Russia Used 'Experimental' Missile in Ukraine Strike: US official

Russia's strike on Ukraine was not an ICBM, but an "experimental" medium-range ballistic missile, a US official said Thursday, playing down the significance of the attack. "Russia may be seeking to use this capability to try to intimidate Ukraine and its supporters... but it will not be a game changer in this conflict," the US official ...

US Slaps Sanctions on Dozens of Russian Banks over Ukraine War

The United States unveiled sanctions on dozens of Russian banks Thursday, including the largest remaining one yet to face such action, over the war in Ukraine. The move taking aim at financial institutions and officials "will further diminish and degrade Russia's war machine," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement. "This sweeping ...

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 ...

Shock and Survival: A Testimony of War and Trauma in Lebanon

Testimony
 "I live in a neighborhood not far from areas that are frequently bombarded. Every day, I am immersed in constant terror. The incessant shelling, the persistent drone hum in the sky, and the whistling of missiles create an exhausting state of hyper-vigilance, fraying our nerves. At the slightest noise, I jump violently, my heart ...

Freight Insurance: The Impact of War on Prices

Due to the ongoing war between Hezbollah and Israel, freight insurance premiums have surged, adding further pressure on Lebanese trade and, consequently, on consumers. Armed conflicts significantly increase the risks associated with maritime and land transport. Ships and cargo can be targeted or suffer collateral damage from hostilities. ...