Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Lebanese Red Cross Reports Hotline Disruption, Provides Alternative Numbers
The Lebanese Red Cross reported that a malfunction occurred with the toll-free emergency number 140 in Beirut and Mount Lebanon due to the shutdown of the Ogero central system.
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Israeli Army Targets Hezbollah Rocket Launchers in Southern Lebanon
Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced on 'X' platform that his country's military "targeted more than 15 rocket launchers and a military infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, in addition to several launchers that were ready for immediate firing towards Israeli territory."
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Opinion
Another Lebanon War Is Inevitable — the US Should Prepare Now
After weeks of expecting an escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, due to Hezbollah’s threats to avenge the assassination of its chief of staff, Fuad Shukr, recent events signal that neither party is rushing into war any time soon.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Hezbollah’s Game of Chicken
The game of chicken, iconic in many motion pictures, involves two cars driving directly toward each other. The first driver to swerve and avoid a collision loses the test of courage and earns the title of “chicken.” A similar game unfolded over the weekend when Israel and Hezbollah tested each other’s resolve in the ongoing military exchanges that will mark their first anniversary in October.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Sports
Spain’s Marc Marquez Wins Aragon MotoGP to End Three-Year Winless Streak
Spain’s Marc Marquez has conjured a magical performance in front of his home fans at the Aragon MotoGP to end a three-year winless run.
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Former Leeds and Cardiff Defender Bamba Dies Aged 39
Sol Bamba, the former Leeds United, Leicester City, Cardiff City and Hibernian defender, has died at the age of 39.
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Wednesday 31 July 2024 21:59:41
US Warns Citizens Not to Travel Lebanon Due to Rising Hezbollah-Israel Tensions
The United States on Wednesday raised its travel advisory on Lebanon to its highest "do not travel" classification, citing rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah after a strike on southern Beirut killed a top commander of the armed group.
"Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to rising tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. If you are in Lebanon, be prepared to shelter in place should the situation deteriorate," the advisory said, adding that citizens in southern Lebanon or in refugee settlements should leave.
