Tripoli Behind the Shadow of War
Lyne Sammouri, 14/11 15:15 - Reading : less than a minute
What does daily life look like in Tripoli, and how is the war affecting the economic and social situation?
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The Media Glossary: Buffer Zone
Lyne Sammouri, 13/11 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Media Glossary War Buffer Zone
Generally known as a neutral area meant to separate opposing forces and prevent conflict. What is a buffer zone? What is its significance in the UN context? What is its significance in the Lebanese-Israeli context?
The Lebanese People Have Every Right to Ask Hezbollah
Bassam Abou Zeid, 08/11 13:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has called on the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) to provide clarification regarding the Israeli landing operation in Batroun and the abduction of Imad Amhaz, who, according to the Israelis, is a significant figure within Hezbollah. Qassem stressed that, at this point, he does not wish to make any ...
Heraclitus: 'War is the Mother of All Things'
This is Beirut, 06/11 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Philosophy Quote War
"War is the mother of all things, the queen of all things." Heraclitus's famous phrase, the ancient Greek philosopher, seems at first glance to praise violence and conflict. However, we will attempt to demonstrate that Heraclitus’s wisdom, in this quotation, aims to highlight the creative potential within any conflict. Far from glorifying war, ...
Can Lebanon Rebuild Itself After the War?
Rami Rayess, 06/11 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The day will come when the war ends, and the people will try to heal their wounds and seek a way to rebuild what was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes, which leveled some villages to the ground, particularly along the border, and will need reconstruction from scratch. One day, all these tragic events will become mere painful memories, but the wounds ...
The Hezbollah-Israel War: A Blow to the Lebanese Economy
Johnny Ftouhi, 05/11 14:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Central Bank of Lebanon Economic losses war cost
Lebanon is undergoing an unprecedented economic collapse, worsened by the recent war, which deepened the financial crisis that began in 2019 when the state declared bankruptcy, and banks, along with the Central Bank (BDL), faltered. The financial sector’s collapse triggered a widespread crisis, affecting every facet of economic and daily life. ...
Debunked: War in the Age of AI
Rayan Chami, 05/11 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
In this episode of Debunked, we investigate the growing influence of AI-generated content in conflicts worldwide. From digitally fabricated war images to deepfakes of global leaders, we reveal how AI tools are reshaping narratives and spreading disinformation. Learn how to spot these visual manipulations and protect yourself from misleading media.
A Sad Season for Olive Harvest in the Border Zone
Katia Kahil, 05/11 10:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
A viral video by Avichay Adraee, the Arabic-speaking spokesperson for the Israeli army, is astonishing. He claims that Lebanese farmers have crossed the border to participate in the olive harvest in Israel, even calling it “a sign of brotherhood,” while those farmers can’t even access their own lands. It seems surreal, especially since a few ...
Svenja Schulze's Visit to Lebanon: A Commitment to Humanitarian Aid Amid Crisis
This is Beirut, 04/11 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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During her brief visit to Lebanon on November 4, German Development Minister Svenja Schulze met with Prime Minister Mikati and visited a community kitchen in Beirut. She then traveled to Zouk Mikael to see a collective shelter in the vicinity of the Order of Malta Lebanon’s Community Health Center, gaining firsthand insight into the local ...
Druze Meeting: The Displaced Should Respect Hospitality Rules
This is Beirut, 02/11 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Walid Jumblatt PSP Lebanon War
Druze spiritual and political leaders held a meeting on Saturday in Baadaran, located in the Druze heartland of the Chouf Mountain, during which they underscored the importance of safeguarding national unity and coexistence amid concerns of social tensions between the displaced and their hosts. The raging conflict between Hezbollah and the ...
Eleven Injured in Israeli Raid Near Gallery Semaan
This is Beirut, 02/11 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Eleven people were wounded on Saturday afternoon in an Israeli raid on an apartment in the Gallery Semaan area, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. This marks the first time that this neighborhood, located on the periphery of Beirut's southern suburb, has been targeted by the Israeli Army. It is not yet known who was targeted in the ...
Rage and Despair: Lebanon's Missed Opportunities
Christiane Tager, 01/11 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon, a country with undeniable economic potential, has been experiencing a period marked by conflicts and socio-economic crises for several years. Beyond the human and material losses resulting from these events, it is essential to reflect on the missed opportunities that could have transformed the country's landscape and repositioned it on ...