Nadia Hallak, 21/11 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese Red Cross Blood Hospitals
A single blood unit can be the lifeline a patient needs to survive, as timely access to it can be a matter of life or death. This is not a mere theory but a stark reality that we must acknowledge, especially considering the ongoing struggles patients face in securing blood and the rising costs that vary widely between hospitals. Blood has become ...
This is Beirut, 07/11 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute
The Israeli army carried out its first raid in Saida early Thursday afternoon, targeting a car near the army roadblock at the mouth of the Awali River at the entrance to the city. . Three people were killed in the raid. They were identified as Hussein, Alaa, and Malak Choumar, the siblings of Amin Choumar, a journalist with ...
This is Beirut, 28/10 14:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Flagrant violations of the laws of war in the escalating conflict in the Middle East are setting a dangerous precedent, aid workers in the region warn. Since Hamas's deadly October 7 attack on Israel from Gaza last year, humanitarians say the warring parties are flouting international humanitarian law (IHL). "The rules of war are being broken in ...
Katia Kahil, 19/10 19:10 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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On September 23, the situation in Southern Lebanon, marked by artillery exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since October 8, 2023, took a significant turn after an escalation declared by Tel Aviv. An urgent phone call from Israeli authorities sent shockwaves through Marjayoun and neighboring villages (Ebel Saqi, Khiam, Kfarchouba, Shebaa, ...
Élie-Joe Kamel, 16/10 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
The CMA CGM Foundation launched an operation to support people displaced by war. The operation has 3 components: hot meals, food parcels and blankets, as well as support for international organizations and the Lebanese Red Cross.
This is Beirut, 13/10 13:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Israeli army radio reported on Sunday that "the army has once again expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon, carrying out large-scale aerial bombings and opening heavy artillery fire." It also announced that a new military division entered Lebanese territory on Saturday night to extend the ground operation in South Lebanon. South ...
This is Beirut, 12/10 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanese Red Cross South Lebanon War
In the past 24 hours, Lebanon has witnessed a significant escalation in Israeli airstrikes and military activity, particularly in the south and the Bekaa Valley. While the southern suburbs of Beirut remained relatively quiet, Israeli raids in southern Lebanon have intensified, resulting in casualties and widespread damage. Israeli ...
This Is Beirut, 07/03 19:41 - Reading : less than a minute
The French Society of the Legion of Honor offered financial support to the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) in recognition of its contributions to the humanitarian, health and relief fields. The French donation was presented to the LRC officials by members of sister association the Lebanese Legion of Honor on Thursday, at a ceremony held at the Red ...
Samar Yamout, 28/01 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The problem of Lebanese prison centers is not limited to the economic crisis. In reality, most detention centers are overcrowded. Human Rights Watch highlights the serious situation in Lebanese prisons, particularly due to the economic crisis that has plagued the country for more than 3 years. Saturation and the deterioration of living conditions ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-26 10:53 - Reading : less than a minute
The Lebanese naval forces carried out a rescue mission on Tuesday, successfully saving illegal Syrian migrants from a boat bound for Cyprus. Fifty-four people, including children, were on board the makeshift boat, which was about to sink off the coast of northern Lebanon when it broke down. The migrants managed to contact the authorities to ask ...