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War and Displacement: A Population Reconfiguration?

Shaheer Idriss, 18/10 16:58 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The crisis of displacement among residents of southern Lebanon, the Beqaa, and the southern suburbs of Beirut is intensifying. Many individuals have taken refuge in schools and shelters, spreading out on the grounds and sidewalks, while those wealthier have rented homes and businesses in safer areas across Lebanon to escape the relentless Israeli ...

Fake Evacuation Calls Spark Panic... How to Identify Real Threats?

This is Beirut, 18/10 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Many Lebanese citizens have been receiving fabricated calls or messages urging them to evacuate their homes, causing widespread panic. These messages closely resemble real Israeli threats that are often followed by airstrikes or attacks. In this context, technology and communications consultant, engineer Amer Tabsh, explained to Houna Lubnan* ...

The Chaos of Insurance Against War Risks

Liliane Mokbel, 18/10 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, 18/10 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, 17/10 14:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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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, 17/10 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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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, 16/10 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, 15/10 17:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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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, 12/10 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 ...

Nawraj: Solidarity in the Face of War

Yara Germany, 11/10 17:32 - Reading : less than a minute

Nawraj War Aid

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 ...

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