Civil Defense Units Are Battling At Least 20 Fires Across Lebanon

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…

Lebanon Withdrew its Request To Investigate Issam Abdallah’s Murder

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…

Lebanon Has Been Grey-listed by The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

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".…

Will The Paris Conference Do Lebanon Any Good?

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

Rabweh Forest Fires Have Been Raging For 4 Days Now!

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

Someone Exploited War Circumstances To Destroy Baalbek Historic House

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

One Cholera Case Confirmed in Akkar

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

Israeli Strikes Wound 2 UNIFIL Troops, Kills 2 Lebanese Soldiers

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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