In a move that could stir up more trouble, Israel hit a spot in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, for the first time in months. They claimed to have taken out a big shot in Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran. This strike happened just a year after a shaky truce ended the last round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Five people died, and 25 got hurt, according to Leb...
Israel made a significant move recently by targeting and killing Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a top leader in Hezbollah. This wasn't just any leader; he was the group's acting military chief, second in command to the secretary-general. Israel's military confirmed his death, calling him a key figure in Hezbollah's operations since the 1980s. He had held important roles, lik...
Violence in Gaza has surged again, with 33 people losing their lives in recent Israeli airstrikes. This escalation marks some of the deadliest attacks since the ceasefire began in October. The strikes targeted Khan Younis and Gaza City, claiming the lives of many civilians, including women and children. The conflict reignited after Israel reported that its soldiers ...
Lebanon is taking a stand against Israel. They plan to file a complaint with the United Nations Security Council. The issue? A concrete wall Israel is building along their shared border. Lebanon says this wall goes beyond the agreed-upon boundary, known as the Blue Line. The Blue Line is a boundary set by the United Nations. It separates Lebanon from Israel and the ...
A recent check by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) revealed that a wall put up by the Israeli military goes beyond the Blue Line. This line is the unofficial border between Lebanon and Israel, including the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The wall, made of concrete and shaped like a T, covers around 4, 000 square meters of Lebanese land. This mea...
In Lebanon, understanding how people recover from mental health issues is crucial, especially with all the challenges the country faces. A recent study dug into this topic by talking to patients in a major hospital. They used a method called grounded theory to figure out what recovery means to these individuals. The study involved interviews with 10 patients and lat...
In Lebanon, many expecting mothers face tough times. They often can't get the care they need. This is because the health system is overwhelmed. Plus, there are lots of refugees. This makes things even harder. A new idea is using phones and games to help. These tools can reach many people. They are easy to use. And they don't cost a lot. This could be a big help for ...
Lebanon is in a tough spot. The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, recently said that Lebanon needs to follow through on its promise to disarm Hezbollah and remove them from southern Lebanon. This comes as Israel continues to target Hezbollah in the south. Israel's military reported that they killed four Hezbollah members recently. This is not new. Even after a ...
The US is ramping up its efforts to squeeze Iran. The Treasury Department's big shot for sanctions, John Hurley, is jetting off to the Middle East and Europe to talk strategy. His itinerary includes stops in Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Lebanon. This trip is all about Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran. The goal? To cut off Iran's access to...
In Lebanon, many families forced to move due to conflict face serious mental health issues. A recent study looked at the mental state of 400 displaced people. It found that a big number of them, 64. 8%, showed signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is a very high number. The study also found that many of these people struggle with depression and anxiety....