Posted By
Najib
Oct 27, 2024 02:09
As if the relentless Israeli airstrikes aren't keeping our Civil Defense and rescue units busy, the month of October is here and fires are raging all over Lebanon. Over 20 fires dispersed all over Lebanon including the Chouf area, Kerserwan , Matn, Aley, Tyre, Saida, Akkar, Ehden and others were reported only today by the Civil Defense official account. For those wondering why the fire season begins in October, it's for several reasons: - October…
Posted By
Najib
Oct 27, 2024 01:43
Almost a year after killing Lebanese video journalist Issam Abdallah and injuring other journalists near Alma al Chaab, the Israeli army struck yesterday a media guest house in Hasbaya and killed three journalists as they were sleeping. Those killed were Ghassan Najjar, a camera operator for Al-Mayadeen along with technician Mohammed Rida and Al-Manar TV's camera operator Wissam Qassim. Journalists are protected under international law during times of conflict, and last year's attack as well…
Posted By
Najib
Oct 25, 2024 06:40
The Financial Action Task Force has officially added Lebanon to its grey list, which means that Lebanon will become under increased monitoring for its financial practices and compliance with international standards for combating money laundering and terrorism financing. According to Reuters, "the war had led the FATF to give Lebanon until 2026 instead of 2025 to address the issues that led to its grey-listing, including concerns over terrorism financing and a lack of judicial independence".…
Posted By
Najib
Oct 25, 2024 05:41
Over 1 billion dollars were pledged in humanitarian and military support for Lebanon at the Paris conference yesterday, including $200 million dollars for the security forces. The US pledged to provide $300 million, France and Germany each around $100 million, while Italy will provide $10 million. While Lebanon needs all the help it can get to manage the repercussions of the ongoing war, we don't want to pay once again for Macron's political adventures, and…
Critiques
1 month ago
It’s October and once again forest fires are raging and the Civil Defence are not properly equipped to contain them. The Rabweh fire has been ongoing for four days now and the rough terrain is ...
Critiques
2 months ago
While Israel was bombing Baalbek, a local exploited the situation to destroy a house that was deemed historic by the authorities. Governor of Baalbek & Hermel Bachir Khodr reported the matter and mentioned that the ...
Health
2 months ago
A potential cholera case in the northern region of Akkar has been confirmed by the Lebanese officials. This marks the first cholera case since October 2022 prompting the Health Ministry to activate its national cholera ...
Lebanon
2 months ago
Two Lebanese soldiers today were killed and three others injured in an Israeli strike next to an army checkpoint in South Lebanon. This is the first time that Israel fires at the Lebanese Army ever ...
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