Lebanon

August 4: A Commemoration Marked by Emotion and Anger
August 4: A Commemoration Marked by Emotion and Anger

With heavy hearts and burning anger, the Lebanese people continue to fight for justice. Thousands gathered for the 4th commemoration of the Beirut port explosion on Sunday.

Crowd Readies to Pay Tribute to Victims of Beirut Explosion
Crowd Readies to Pay Tribute to Victims of Beirut Explosion

Thousands of people are currently flocking to the port of Beirut from Martyrs' Square and Karantina. All have come to pay tribute to the victims and demand justice, four years after the tragedy.

4th Commemoration of Beirut Port Explosion: Local Reactions
4th Commemoration of Beirut Port Explosion: Local Reactions

On the fourth anniversary of the Beirut port blast, which occurred on August 4, 2020, several local political figures took to social media to mark the occasion. Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri asserted that only by uncovering the truth about the "port crime" can justice be served for the victims and Beirut be restored to its former glory. For ...

Pope Francis Holds Lebanon in His Heart and Thoughts
Pope Francis Holds Lebanon in His Heart and Thoughts

On the fourth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, Pope Francis called for justice to be served. He also urged efforts to help Lebanon emerge from its crises and to "achieve peace in the Middle East, ending the war that threatens the countries and peoples of the region in Israel, Lebanon and Syria." Furthermore, he paid tribute to newly ...

Audi on August 4: When Will the Judiciary Rise Against Politics and Politicians?
Audi on August 4: When Will the Judiciary Rise Against Politics and Politicians?

Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Beirut Elias Audi called upon judges, lawyers, leaders and the entire nation to awaken their conscience and seek justice, as it has been four years since the Beirut port explosion and the perpetrators have not been held accountable. Metropolitan Audi presided over a solemn Mass at Saint George Cathedral on Sunday. ...

Hezbollah Bombards Beit Hillel for the First Time, Israel Responds
Hezbollah Bombards Beit Hillel for the First Time, Israel Responds

Reports from various media outlets indicate that approximately 50 rockets were launched on Sunday from southern Lebanon, targeting Kiryat Shmona and Beit Hillel in northern Israel. "We have added the new settlement of Beit Hillel to our list of targets and bombarded it for the first time with dozens of Katyusha rockets," Hezbollah said in a ...

From Rubble to Life: Beirut 4 Years After August 4
From Rubble to Life: Beirut 4 Years After August 4

Four years after the Beirut harbor explosion, the scars of the past are still visible in Mar Mikhail and Gemmayze, but their streets are vibrating again, a symbol of Lebanese resilience.

August 4: Al-Rai Calls for International Investigation into Beirut Port Explosion
August 4: Al-Rai Calls for International Investigation into Beirut Port Explosion

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rai called for an international investigation into the Beirut port explosion as the tragedy marks its fourth anniversary. "We pray for the course of justice in the investigation of the Beirut Port explosion," he stated during his Sunday sermon from Diman. Patriarch Al-Rai renewed his condemnation of the ...

August 4: Weapons and Injustice
August 4: Weapons and Injustice

Far from over, the path to justice for the victims of the Beirut port explosion remains a long and winding one. After Judge Jamal Hajjar was designated interim Attorney General to the Court of Cassation to replace Judge Ghassan Oweidate – and despite Hajjar’s pledge to unblock the inquiry led by Judge Tarek Bitar – the investigation is still ...

Horror and Chaos: Timeline of August 4, 2020
Horror and Chaos: Timeline of August 4, 2020

At 6:07 PM on August 4, 2020, Lebanon’s fate took a drastic turn. One of the most devastating non-nuclear explosions in history rocked a part of Beirut, claiming the lives of over 200 people and injuring thousands of others, many severely. Four years later, the victims and their families have found neither rest nor justice. A recap on a ...

The Soulful Legacy of Beirut's Volunteer Army
The Soulful Legacy of Beirut's Volunteer Army

In the wake of the port of Beirut's tragic explosion, a remarkable force emerged on the city streets—hundreds of young volunteers armed with determination and compassion. Their collective efforts to clean up and rebuild in the aftermath of devastation not only restored physical structures but also nurtured a sense of community and shared ...

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"Leave Now" Says UK, as it Prepares for Possible Evacuation

The UK government on Saturday urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country immediately, as it deploys diplomatic and military officials to prepare for a possible evacuation amid fears of all-out war. In a statement, the foreign ministry said British nationals should depart the Middle Eastern country "now while commercial options remain ...