War

Thousands of Lebanese Seek Refuge in Iraq

Israeli bombardments have driven over 22,000 Lebanese to seek refuge in Iraq, leaving behind homes and loved ones. As conditions worsen, the future remains uncertain for these displaced families.

Ali Farhat: Victim of War

Ali Hassan Farhat, goalkeeping coach at the C.F.A. Academy and former goalkeeper for the Al Safa club, covering various age groups, was killed in an Israeli strike. His death left a heavy silence and broke the heart of an entire sporting family. In sorrow, the Academy offers its condolences, honoring their martyr Ali.

Unrelenting Violence in South Lebanon as Israel Strikes Saida

As violence continues unabated in south Lebanon, the Israeli air force launched airstrikes on towns and villages on Sunday morning. Around 2:00 PM, Israeli warplanes struck a residential apartment in Haret Saida, with reports indicating casualties. The Lebanese army immediately closed the road leading from Saida to Haret Saida. According to ...

Makary: Lebanon Filed Complaints Against Israel over Journalists' Killing

Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, said the government has taken “necessary measures” regarding the assassination of three journalists in Hasbaya, in south Lebanon, adding that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has filed official complaints against Israel.  In a press conference held on Saturday, Makary affirmed ...

Displacement Crisis: Over 400 Evacuated from Beirut's Corniche

The Caretaker Minister of Interior and Municipalities Judge Bassam Mawlawi, in efforts with Beirut Governor Judge Marwan Abboud and the Offrejoie Association, relocated displaced people living in tents on the Beirut Corniche to a shelter center in the Karantina area. In a statement, The Disaster and Crisis Management Room in Beirut ...

In Numbers: The Endangered Sectors

Lebanon, already grappling with severe economic and political crises, is now facing the devastating impact of the ongoing military conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. This war has plunged nearly every sector of the country into a critical state, from infrastructures, the private sector, and agriculture to energy, water, and trade. The ...

WFP Meals for Displaced at Risk—A Minister’s Greed!

On October 1, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and UN Humanitarian Coordinator Omran Riza launched an urgent appeal for $426 million to address the immediate humanitarian needs of civilians affected by the war and the resulting crisis. To date, the United Nations has secured commitments totaling approximately $150 million, with continued ...

Baalbeck, Tyre: Our Archaeological Jewels at Risk?

Listed as a World Heritage site since 1984, the complex of Roman temples in Baalbeck is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. With its monumental colonnades and gigantic sanctuaries dedicated to Jupiter, Bacchus, and Venus, it stands as a testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture at its peak. But today, this jewel is ...

Telecom Sector Faces $67 Million in Damages

The ongoing war has caused approximately $67 million in damages to the public telecom operator, Ogero, and the mobile phone operators Alfa and Touch, according to a report from the Ministry of Telecommunications. In a statement, the ministry explained that the study aims to identify the funds needed to support the southern populations who ...

Hezbollah Claims Sole Responsibility for Drone Attack on Netanyahu's Home

Hezbollah claimed on Tuesday sole responsibility for the drone attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home in the town of Caesarea. It also said there would be no negotiations while fighting continued with Israel. The group "takes full and sole responsibility" for targeting Netanyahu's house, Mohammad Afif, head of the ...