Lebanon
Explosives put in pagers before sending to Lebanon, says Lebanon’s UN mission
September 20, 2024
Explosives put in pagers before sending to Lebanon, says Lebanon’s UN mission
A preliminary investigation by Lebanese authorities into the communications devices that exploded in Lebanon this week revealed they were rigged with explosives before being brought into the country, according to a letter from Lebanon’s mission to the United Nations addressed…
Shirazi-afilliated charities distribute school bags to students in Lebanon
September 19, 2024
Shirazi-afilliated charities distribute school bags to students in Lebanon
The Al-Amal Al-Rasali Association, in collaboration with the Hussainiyah of Imam Hussein, launched the “Schoolbags for Needy Students” campaign in Beirut, Lebanon. This initiative aims to provide essential school supplies to students from underprivileged families as the new academic year…
New Wave of Explosions in Lebanon Martyrs 20, Injures Over 450 Amid Escalating Conflict with Israel
September 19, 2024
New Wave of Explosions in Lebanon Martyrs 20, Injures Over 450 Amid Escalating Conflict with Israel
More explosions rocked Lebanon on Wednesday, following a deadly pager attack the previous day, several news agencies reported. Walkie-talkies and solar devices detonated in Beirut and other areas, resulting in the martyrdom of at least 20 and injury of over…
Israel Reportedly Embedded Explosives in Hezbollah’s Pagers Ordered from Taiwan
September 18, 2024
Israel Reportedly Embedded Explosives in Hezbollah’s Pagers Ordered from Taiwan
On September 18, The New York Times reported that Israel targeted Hezbollah by embedding explosives in pagers imported from Taiwan, Anadolu Agency revealed on Wednesday. According to U.S. and other officials, the pagers, primarily the AP924 model from Gold Apollo,…
At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon
September 17, 2024
At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon
At least nine people, including a child, were killed and more than 2,750 injured in a cyberattack allegedly carried out by Israel on Tuesday, according to news reports and Lebanese officials. A Hezbollah official, who requested anonymity, described the pager…
UN Chief Voices Alarm Over Escalating Clashes Along Lebanon-Israel Border
August 27, 2024
UN Chief Voices Alarm Over Escalating Clashes Along Lebanon-Israel Border
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed serious concern regarding the recent surge in exchanges of fire across the Blue Line, the border between Lebanon and Israel, Xinhua reported yesterday. His spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, highlighted that this significant increase in hostilities…
Lebanon faces nationwide blackout as last power plant runs out of fuel
August 20, 2024
Lebanon faces nationwide blackout as last power plant runs out of fuel
Lebanon’s state electricity company (EDL) announced on Saturday that it has ceased supplying power after its final operational power plant depleted its fuel reserves, The National reported. The company warned that this would impact critical infrastructure, including the airport, port,…
Israeli strike kills at least 10 people in southern Lebanon
August 18, 2024
Israeli strike kills at least 10 people in southern Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike has killed at least ten people in Nabatiyeh, a town in southern Lebanon, CNN said Saturday citing Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. In response to the attack, Hezbollah launched multiple retaliatory rockets targeting Israel. All of the victims…
Lebanon Faces Alarming Poverty Crisis: Call for Universal Social Security
August 9, 2024
Lebanon Faces Alarming Poverty Crisis: Call for Universal Social Security
Lebanon is grappling with a severe poverty crisis, with over 70% of the population experiencing multidimensional poverty, according to a new World Bank report. This situation underscores the inadequacy of the current means-tested social security programs, which only cover about…
UN Expressed Deep Concern Over Escalating Tensions Between Lebanon, Israel
June 28, 2024
UN Expressed Deep Concern Over Escalating Tensions Between Lebanon, Israel
The UN human rights office expressed grave concern over the rising tensions between Lebanon and Israel, Anadolu news agency reported today. Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasan stated they are “extremely worried” about the situation, with hundreds killed, thousands injured, and tens of…