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Lebanon’s Uneasy Peace
Nearly a year after Lebanon’s war with Israel formally ended, the resulting peace feels fragile. Hezbollah faces intense international pressure to disarm, while Israeli strikes continue and fear of renewed conflict is spreading from Beirut’s suburbs to the southern border villages.
Uninhabitable Zone
Months after Israel’s withdrawal from most of southern Lebanon, many border villages remain largely uninhabitable. New Lines reports from the ground on the immense destruction, lack of basic necessities and continuous strikes that prevent residents from returning.
Why a Candid Conversation From 55 Years Ago Has Scandalized the Arab World
Rare audio of a candid conversation between Egypt's Gamal Abdel Nasser and Libya's Moammar Gadhafi in 1970 has scandalized the Arab world in recent days, ultimately revealing more about contemporary Middle Eastern politics than history.
Mourning Hassan Nasrallah
A Lebanese writer reflects on attending the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, exploring themes of grief, defiance and identity in the context of Lebanon's complex political landscape.
Returning to Devastation in South Lebanon
Residents of villages along Lebanon’s southern border have returned to find their homes destroyed and Israeli soldiers still present. Although Hezbollah fighters have been pushed north, support for the group appears strong among some residents, with others decrying the destruction caused by its war with Israel.
Lebanon’s Recovering Drug Addicts Struggle With the Aftermath of War
The recent Israel-Hezbollah war added to the challenges faced by recovering drug addicts in Lebanon, who struggled to access medication and maintain sobriety amid the conflict. With resources thin and the path to national recovery long, some Lebanese who are struggling with addiction are considering leaving the country for good.
Can Lebanon’s New Leaders Break the Cycle?
Lebanon is at a political crossroads following the election of Joseph Aoun as president and Nawaf Salam as prime minister, heralded as reformist leaders in a corrupt sectarian system.