LEBANON

Jan 04 2025HEALTH

University Students in Beirut: Diet Knowledge and Cancer Prevention

Imagine you're a university student in Beirut, Lebanon. You might be surprised to learn that your diet could impact your risk of cancer later in life. A recent study found that many students don't know enough about how food affects cancer prevention. This isn't just about Beirut—Lebanon faces a heavy cancer burden, and students are at a crucial age to shape their fut...

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

Hezbollah and Israel Trade Blows After Ceasefire

After a quiet start, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is looking Anything but peaceful. Last week, both sides agreed to stop fighting, but the truce hasn't lasted long. Israel has been striking Lebanon daily since the ceasefire began. One person died in these attacks. Hezbollah finally responded on Monday, firing two projectiles. No one got hurt, but Israel...

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Dec 02 2024POLITICS

Lebanon Faces More Israeli Strikes After Ceasefire

Israeli airplanes bombed a village in southern Lebanon on Sunday, while soldiers attacked other nearby towns still controlled by Israel. This happened just a few days after a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Hezbollah was agreed upon. No casualties were reported right away. Both the Israeli military and Hezbollah group didn't comment on the attack in the village...

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Dec 01 2024POLITICS

News of Hope and Defiance: Lebanese Return Home After Uneasy Truce

In the aftermath of a two-month war, the southern suburbs of Beirut hummed with activity as displaced residents like Hussein Mallah returned to repair their homes and businesses. The ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel was fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Yet, despite the uncertainty, people like Mallah were optimistic. He planned to reo...

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Nov 30 2024POLITICS

Why Israelis Aren't Rushing Back Home

In the quiet Israeli border town of Kibbutz Malkiya, Dean Sweetland, a gardener and security volunteer, looks out at the deserted streets. A year after fleeing due to Hezbollah rockets, the town remains empty despite a ceasefire. "The ceasefire is useless, " he says, shaking his head. "How can I ask my friends to come back? " Although Lebanon has seen a rush of civi...

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Beirut Shaken: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Multiple Areas

Last weekend, Beirut was rocked again by Israeli airstrikes. This time, central Beirut faced a powerful attack that left at least four dead and 33 injured. Buildings in the Basta neighborhood were severely damaged, with an eight-story residential building completely destroyed. These strikes followed a series of attacks throughout the week, with Israel targeting sout...

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Gaza War: US Stops Cease-Fire, Lebanon Seeks Peace

In a surprising move, the United States has blocked a UN call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. This decision has sparked a storm of criticism from Palestinians and raised questions about the US's role in the conflict. Meanwhile, Lebanon is pushing for a deal to end its own fight with Israel. But will Israel agree to the terms? The conflict has been brutal, with t...

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Steps Toward Peace: US Envoy Sees Progress in Hezbollah-Israel Talks

US envoy Amos Hochstein has reported significant advances in the effort to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. After visiting Beirut, Hochstein stated that the differences between the two sides are shrinking, boosting confidence in a potential deal. Hochstein will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to discuss these development...

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Deadly Israeli Strikes in Gaza; Netanyahu's Residence Targeted

Overnight and early Sunday, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed scores of people, according to local health officials. Simultaneously, Israeli police arrested three individuals after flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea. The Israeli military also advanced further into Lebanon as Hezbollah considers a U. S. -brokered cease-fire that ...

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Peace Talks Heat Up: Hezbollah Weighs US-Israeli Ceasefire Plan

Israel and the militant group Hezbollah are in the midst of intense peace negotiations. The US has presented a new ceasefire proposal, which Hezbollah is considering. The proposed deal includes a 60-day pause in fighting and has terms that align with a 2006 UN resolution. The Lebanese army might play a bigger role in keeping the peace. Despite these talks, Israel has...

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