Amidst the War, Migrant Domestic Workers Face a New battle
2024-10-18 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Chaos of Insurance Against War Risks
Liliane Mokbel, 2024-10-18 12:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanon is under fire, and insurance premiums against war risks are reaching historic peaks. Reinsurers adjust the prices of premiums in real-time, responding instantly to changes in the intensity of the fighting on the ground. What is valid at one moment may no longer be so a few hours later. It’s chaos. Renewing war risk insurance policies in ...
Electing a President Today: A Painkiller for a Cancer
Johnny Kortbawi, 2024-10-18 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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This situation is widely recognized. Fortunately, for the first time in Lebanon's history, the current state of vacancy may actually be advantageous. Had a president been elected within the constitutional deadlines in 2022, the new leader would have had to navigate the fallout from the October 7 crisis, the repercussions of the Al-Aqsa flood, and ...
Finance Ministry Announces Exceptional Facilitative Measures for Baalbek-Hermel and Nabatieh
This is Beirut, 2024-10-17 14:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Due to the ongoing war, the Finance Ministry announced on Thursday a series of “exceptional measures to facilitate the completion of transactions for citizens under the supervision of the Regional Fiscal Authority in Nabatieh and Baalbek Al-Hermel governorates.” The ministry stated that residents of Nabatieh and Baalbek-Hermel can submit ...
The Future of Iran: A Regime Change?
Salam Zaatari, 2024-10-17 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the Middle East war intensifies, Iran’s future seems precarious, especially with the mounting international pressure and Israel’s aggressive stance following Iran’s involvement in the conflict. The question of what Israel’s retaliation will look like looms large, with potential options ranging from targeted assassinations to more ...
UN Special Coordinator Condemns Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut, 2024-10-16 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, has condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh, which resulted in the deaths of ten people, including the city's mayor and a paramedic. The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed the casualties, warning that the toll could rise as ...
An Unconvincing Qassem Seeks to Reassure Hezbollah's Supporters
This is Beirut, 2024-10-15 17:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem said in an address on Tuesday, which is obviously meant to lift the morale of the group’s supporters, that Hezbollah is still steady on its feet, despite the blows it has suffered, and has entered the stage of “inflicting pain on the enemy.” “We moved from being a support (front for Gaza) ...
Calm in Beirut, Chaos in Bekaa and Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut, 2024-10-12 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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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 ...
Airstrikes in Beirut: Targeting Allegations and Civilian Toll
Yasmine Ghannam, 2024-10-11 22:25 - Reading : less than a minute
The scenes of destruction in al-Nuwairi and al-Basta leave the community in shock and fear. The toll of this ongoing conflict continues to affect innocent lives.
Nawraj: Solidarity in the Face of War
Yara Germany, 2024-10-11 17:32 - Reading : less than a minute
The NGO Nawraj has been supporting Lebanese people affected by the war since October 8, 2023. In addition to providing emergency aid to displaced individuals, Nawraj also assists those who have remained in their homes. To continue supporting the 2,300 families it is committed to, Nawraj is appealing for solidarity from everyone. To support ...
Rising Rentals: Effects of the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
2024-10-11 16:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Over a million Lebanese citizens have been forced to leave their homes due to the escalating Israeli bombardments, seeking refuge in safer regions. This phenomenon has led to a significant surge in real estate prices in areas that remain unaffected by the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Several factors have contributed to this increase, ...
Iran Holds Sway Over Lebanon
2024-10-10 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Amid escalating Israeli airstrikes and the rising number of casualties, wounded, and displaced, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and Druze leader Walid Jumblatt took steps to find a way out of the crisis Lebanon and its people are facing. They announced their agreement to a ceasefire, irrespective of the ...