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ICSPR Warns of Widening Famine in Gaza

The International Commission to Support Palestinian Rights (ICSPR) issued a press release yesterday, May 6, expressing its deep concern over Israel’s continued genocidal campaign and warning...
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Beirut Today

Israel Plans on Invading and Occupying All of Gaza

In a security cabinet meeting on Sunday night, Israeli officials agreed on a plan to invade Gaza and establish a...
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Maya Hamadeh

War on Innocence: The Costs of the Israeli War on Lebanon’s Displaced Children

“Mom, will we ever have to leave our house again? Are they still bombing? Is it near our village? Are we in danger?” Adam, 14, and Rama, 11 keep asking these questions to their mother on a daily basis. They are constantly stressed and scared that the family would have...
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Katrine Dige Houmøller and Beirut Today

Solidarity in Action: The Role of Volunteer Initiatives Amidst Government Inaction

As Lebanon enters its second month of war, the toll on its people is staggering, with over 1.2 million displaced. ...
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Jasmin Lilian Diab, Bechara Samneh and Serge Nasr

Beirut’s Invisible Displacement: The LGBTIQ+ Experience Amid Conflict

I fled home the first time when my family found out about me. I moved out on my own, but...
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Beirut Today

Municipalities of Al-Qaa and Sin El-Fil Reject Education for Unregistered Syrian Children

On Monday, the municipality of Al-Qaa town in the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate issued a statement calling on public and private schools and associations with educational programs not to enroll any Syrian students without any legal residency and registration documents with the municipality. The statement called on “the directors of public and...
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Katrine Dige Houmøller

Scavenging for Survival: The Story of Seven Refugee Boys Battling Poverty

It’s a typical midsummer day in Beirut. The blazing sun hangs high over Tariq El Jdideh, and the brothers Mohammad,...
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Beirut Today

Civil Society Organizations Issue Joint Statement to End Practices of Suppression and Torture

A coalition of 20+ civil society organizations issued a statement today urging Lebanese authorities to end practices of suppression and...
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Beirut Today

Syrian Workers’ Strike Offers a Glimpe of Lebanon’s Dependence on their Work

On Wednesday, Syrian workers in the agriculture and construction sectors initiated a week-long strike in the Western and Central Bekaa regions, as well as the towns of Arsal and Bar Elias. The strike comes amidst the rise in the number of security raids by the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal...
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Beirut Today

Lebanon Prepares for Brussels Conference as Crackdowns on Syrian Refugees Intensify

With this year’s Brussels VIII Conference on the future of Syria taking place on May 27, Lebanese political parties and...
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Katrine Dige Houmøller

For Mohamed, Ramadan is the loneliest month of the year

Ramadan spreads its sacred aura throughout Lebanon – Muslims unite across the nation to observe this revered month of fasting,...
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Katrine Dige Houmøller

Witnessing Homeland War: Reflections from a Palestinian Refugee

In southern Beirut’s Al Kadam, the air blends scents from cleaning products and the tempting aroma of homemade falafel from Ghada al Natour’s kitchen. After meticulously scrubbing the kitchen walls, she prepares a heartfelt lunch. Her voice echoes, inviting, “There’s a feast awaiting, come and eat!”  Her husband, two sons,...
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