Minister of Culture Mortada Removed Baalbek Temple’s “Blue Shield” Last Year

An Israeli strike on Baalbeck today was few hundred meters away from the Baalbek Temple, a designated UNESCO World Heritage sites. There are 22 similar sites in Lebanon including Baalbek and they all carry a "blue shield", an emblem designating cultural property to be protected in times of armed conflict. Back in November 2023, our so-called Minister of culture decided to remove the "blue shield" from Baalbek, claiming that Lebanon's resistance is our "hardened shield"…

Get Well Ali Jaber!

Lebanese TV personality and Director General of MBC Group Ali Jaber is recovering after having a health scare the past two weeks. Jaber suffered from internal bleeding and had to go into a coma for 6 days, but he's awake now and is doing much better according to his son Mouin Jaber. Ali Jaber is most famous for being a jury member on Arabs Got Talent, and he was supposed to take part in the…

#WarOnLebanon: NGOs & Associations Offering Mental Health & Gender-Based Violence Support

People fleeing their homes because of war are first looking for shelter & food, but the impact on the mental health of civilians is one of the most significant consequences of war, with the most vulnerable groups being children, the elderly and disabled. There are three associations offering this kind of support: Beauty & Well Being: This is an amazing initiative that was launched back in April to create space where like-minded people come together…

Celtic Fans Raise Lebanon Flag During Dortmund Match

Celtic F.C was playing Borussia Dortmund this week as part of the UEFA Champions League qualifying round and a Lebanon flag was raised by the Celtic Supporters to show solidarity and stand by Lebanon in these hard times. The Celtic Fans have often shown support to oppressed communities or countries, and have raised the Palestinian flag on several occasions. Speaking of the game, Celtic F.C lost 7-1 to Borrusia Dortmund.
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#WarOnLebanon: List of NGOs & Associations Helping The Displaced

1 year ago
Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced to date due to the ongoing Israeli airstrikes and a lot of families are struggling to find a secure shelter or even food for their children. ...
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Now is The Time to Open a Second Airport

1 year ago
Ever since Israel started bombing Beirut’s suburbs, all airlines have cancelled their flights to Lebanon except for Middle East Airlines. However, one has to wonder if it’s really safe to fly over Beirut skies while ...
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Lebanese Army Repositions In South Lebanon as Israeli Army Plans Imminent Incursion

1 year ago
The Lebanese Army has been advised by the UNIFIL to withdraw from its positions on the Southern border as the Israeli army is planning an imminent ground invasion. It’s still not clear when this attack ...
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#WarOnLebanon: Supporting Local Charities & Associations During War

1 year ago
Ever since the war escalated between Hezbollah and Israel, thousands of Lebanese fled their villages seeking refuge. Given the incompetence and unpreparedness of the local authorities to manage this situation, a lot of NGOs and ...
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