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, 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 ...
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....
In a surprising move, the US has sent $230 million to Lebanon. This money is meant to help Lebanon's military and police. The goal is to weaken Hezbollah, a powerful armed group in Lebanon. The US gave $190 million to the Lebanese Armed Forces and $40 million to the Internal Security Forces. This happened just before the end of the US fiscal year. The US has been cu...
Lebanon is at a crossroads. The government is about to tackle a big issue: should Hezbollah give up its weapons? This is a crucial moment, as Hezbollah refuses to disarm, while others push for it. The debate has gained momentum since last year's war with Israel, which shook up the balance of power in Lebanon. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has been a major player in Leb...
A new plan is on the table. The United States has shared a proposal with Lebanon. The goal? Disarm Hezbollah and get Israeli troops out of Lebanon by the end of the year. This plan is being discussed right now. It's a big deal. It's the most detailed plan yet for taking weapons away from Hezbollah. Hezbollah has been a powerful group in Lebanon. They have been backe...
Lebanon has a healthcare system that has shown it can handle a lot. But there's a big problem that isn't getting enough attention: sexual and reproductive health and rights, or SRHR. This isn't just about one thing. It's a mix of political mess, old-fashioned views, and not enough money going to the right places. People in Lebanon have promised to follow internation...
Israel's military has once again targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs, marking the fourth such attack since the November ceasefire with Hezbollah. This time, the strikes occurred just before the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, adding to the tension in the region. The Israeli army had issued an evacuation order to residents in areas they claimed housed Hezbollah's drone pro...
The fragile peace between Israel and Hezbollah faced another test. Israel launched an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, a region known as Hezbollah's stronghold. This was the first such attack since a ceasefire was established in November. The strike came just hours after two rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel. Israel claimed ...