Lebanon
Justice Served?
Salim Ayyash’s name may not be as familiar as Hassan Nasrallah’s, but the Hezbollah assassin’s reported death is a sign of a world ruled by the strong.
The Face of Defeat
Naim Qassem, the face Hezbollah chose to put on to address the world in the wake of the killing of its leader, is a frightened face. It sweats. It is uncharismatic and clumsy. It is boring to listen to and painful to watch.
Lebanon’s Heritage Is Disappearing Under Israel’s Bombardment
Israel’s bombing of Lebanon has killed thousands and is doing significant damage to the heritage of a land rich in history. As smaller sites of historical and archaeological interest disappear, experts and locals wait with bated breath to see what becomes of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Tyre and Baalbek.
Israel Killed Nasrallah. Lebanon Will Burn Because of It
The death of Hassan Nasrallah may be ushering in an era of chaos for Lebanon as Hezbollah’s spell over the country weakens. A Lebanese Shiite writer grapples with the implications.
Sectarianism in the Shadow of Israel’s War on Lebanon
In 2024, the first major war in Lebanon since 2006 is reawakening old prejudices among many, but also testing the ideals of a new generation that came together in opposition to the ruling elites governing the country in 2019, in the biggest anti-government protests in the country’s modern history.
Why Israelis Do and Don’t Want War with Hezbollah
Israel’s government and military each have different motivations working for and against a war — meaning a ground incursion — with Hezbollah. Yet few in the country really believe such a war could be won.
Doctors Describe the Horror of Israel’s Pager Attack in Lebanon
The mechanism of the explosions appears to have been designed to cause maximum damage. Most of those who were injured were men, along with a number of women and children. They tended to pick up the beeping pager and hold it toward their eyes to read the message. When it exploded, it caused damage to both hands and their face.