Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Southern Lebanon Endures Massive Damage: 40,000 Homes Leveled Across 37 Towns
Israeli forces have systematically destroyed entire neighborhoods in southern Lebanon, leveling more than 37 towns and wiping out over 40,000 residential units, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Gaps in Coastal Radar Enabled Israeli Raid in Batroun, Army Commander Says
Lebanon’s army chief, General Joseph Aoun, detailed to Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati how Israeli forces likely exploited gaps in the country's coastal radar system during the recent raid carried out in Batroun. The briefing comes as Lebanese officials seek answers on how Israel’s elite Shayetet 13 unit carried out the landing undetected.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Opinion
The Emptying of Baalbek Is a Moment to Take Stock
“Large numbers of people continue to flee their homes every day, as Israel’s military operations in Lebanon have been going on unabated.” These disturbing words could be from almost any news report about Israel’s invasion of its northern neighbour over the past month. However, they can be found in a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre issued on July 27, 2006.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
A Future Without Hezbollah
At the end of September, when Israel’s campaign to destroy Hezbollah was reaching its height, I met one of the group’s supporters in a seaside café in western Beirut. He was a middle-aged man with a thin white beard and the spent look of someone who had not slept for days. He was an academic of sorts, not a fighter, but his ties to Hezbollah were deep and long-standing.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Sports
Tottenham Forward Son Heung-min Crowned Asia’s International Player of the Year
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min was crowned as Asia’s International Player of the Year for the fourth time by the Asian Football Confederation at its annual awards ceremony Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Real Madrid Launch Investigation into Racist Insults After El Clasico Defeat
Real Madrid has launched an investigation into racist insults directed at players during Saturday’s 4-0 home loss to Barcelona in LaLiga, it said on Sunday.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Sunday 7 April 2024 11:28:08
Lebanon's Health Official Denounces Hospital Attack, Ensures Medication Supply Amidst Challenges
Joseph el-Helou, the Director of Medical Care at Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health, condemned the recent assault on Dar Al-Chifae Hospital in Tripoli, stressing the importance of preserving medical facilities as places dedicated to care, not violence.
During an interview on LBCI's "Nharkom Said" TV program, el-Helou provided insights into the Ministry's medication procurement process for cancer and chronic diseases. He explained that medications priced below $200 are procured through a specific tender, while those exceeding this amount prompt Ministry intervention to ensure availability across all insurance funds via MediTrack.
Regarding the surge in cancer cases in Lebanon, el-Helou assured that medication funding is secured until the end of 2024, alleviating concerns about shortages for patients.
Despite Lebanon's challenging financial situation since 2019, exacerbated by crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Beirut port explosion, el-Helou highlighted the resilience of the country's health infrastructure.
He stated, "Lebanon's healthcare capacity remains strong, and we are managing the situation well, providing care to patients across the country and facilitating transfers to Beirut when necessary."
However, he cautioned against the potential escalation of conflicts leading to hospital targeting, citing the situation in Gaza as a warning. He emphasized the importance of maintaining security to prevent such crises from occurring.
