Lebanon
A Return to Destruction
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.
Photographic Memory
Finding liminal spaces in war, capturing a ray of light or an unexpected moment suspended in time, Fouad Elkoury’s unique style makes his photography timeless. He has retraced a historical journey in Egypt, documented his own loneliness during a trip to Turkey and found poetry amid chaos and destruction.
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.
What Comes Next for Lebanon’s Shiites?
Lebanon’s Shiite community is contending with the collapse of Hezbollah’s ally Bashar al-Assad. While many are apprehensive, some are celebrating the changes in Syria — and are ready to hope.
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.