Can Joseph Aoun Get Lebanon Out of its Rut?

By Dr Khairi Janbek We have grown accustomed to Lebanon being in the headlines as a result of blood and destruction, but no longer. Whether due to the weakening of…

Despite UN Appeals Israel Maintains Hardline Approach on Gaza

Civilian casualties and injuries continue to be reported across Gaza due to the ongoing hostilities, with most families unable to afford basic food as the humanitarian situation deteriorates, a UN…

Israel Bombs Church in South Lebanon

Sarah, Independent Lebanese geopolitical commentator, wrote: Merry Christmas from Saint Georges of Derdghaiya in South Lebanon. This ancient Church, which has stood for over 300 years, was bombed and reduced…

Lebanon Tells Israel to Stop Violating The Ceasefire

The Israeli army on Tuesday committed at least 12 more violations of cease-fire in Lebanon that took effect last month to end more than a year of cross-border warfare with…

Dysfunctional Netanyahu

If all the criticism directed at Israel’s current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, fails to unseat him, then there is something deeply troubling about Israeli democracy—it is fundamentally dysfunctional. Netanyahu has…

RSF: Israel is Third Largest Jailer of Journalists

In 2024 Gaza became the most dangerous place for journalists

Israel Attacks Syria 150 Times in 48 Hrs

Israel’s Army Radio stated that Israel made 150 air attacks on sites, dubbed military depots, in different parts of Syria during the past 48 hours. Sunday, and in the light…

White Phosphorus BURNS DOWN to the BONE and has a ton of toxic side effects writes Ryan Rozbiani.

Hezbollah: Israel Violates Ceasefire 60 Times

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem announced, Thursday, Israel violated the ceasefire between the two sides more than 60 times. Despite this he said the party still wants to give an opportunity…

Naim Qassem: ‘Hezbollah Achieved a Great Victory…’

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem confirmed that the party achieved a great victory over the Israeli occupation, and stressed the continuation of support for Palestine in various forms, and presented five…