War Diary: Day 401
Paul Guillot 10/11 19:35 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 10, 2024.
Amidst the War, Migrant Domestic Workers Face a New battle
18/10 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Hezbollah’s Unexpected Vulnerabilities from Syrian Conflict Involvement
Paul Guillot 11/10 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hassan Nasrallah Benjamin Netanyahu
After decades of unresolved military confrontations, Israel seems to have gained the upper hand over Hezbollah since September 1. The killing of prominent leaders within the pro-Iranian militia, with the most high-profile being the assassination of Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, signals a major shift in Israel's strategy and the power ...
A Revival of Resolution 1559 to Restore Lebanon's Sovereignty?
Paul Guillot 03/10 11:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Exactly twenty years and one month after its adoption, UN Security Council Resolution 1559 is back on the agenda, and with urgency, given the deluge of iron and fire raining down on Lebanon due to a war triggered by the armed group Hezbollah in support of Hamas. While the resolution facilitated the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon in ...
Anxiety, Solidarity, and Powerlessness: Lebanese Diaspora Reacts to Israeli Airstrikes
Paul Guillot 25/09 19:59 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The recent Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, especially in the south and in Beirut, have stirred deep emotions within the Lebanese diaspora. Present in many countries worldwide, Lebanese expatriates are anxiously monitoring the escalating tensions and violence in their homeland. As they witness this new crisis gripping Lebanon, they voice not only ...