Fri Jul 30, 2021 The sight of people burrowing in garbage cans to find some food, or a violent fight in a supermarket over a carton of milk, as well as gasoline lines extending for hours as fuel prices soar, are the telling stories of today’s Lebanon. The country is bankrupt due to the corruption of its political leaders, accused by many of pocketing public funds. The confessional leaders have not only mismanaged the economy, they likewise failed to protect the population from the coronavirus pandemic. If that is not enough, last year’s massive explosion at the Beirut port caused further deterioration to the already fragile economy. Throughout all this turmoil, there has not been a functioning government in Lebanon, and Hezbollah and its patron, the Islamic Republic of Iran, are holding the country hostage.
Lebanon Sinking-A nation s political and economic meltdown
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Congress sounds alarm bells on Lebanon
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Prioritizing Gaza Reconstruction Must Not Detract from Broader International Goal of Ending Israeli Occupation, Deputy Special Coordinator Tells Security Council
Speakers Urge Israel to Allow Unhindered Entry of Humanitarian Aid as Physical Damage from Violent Clashes in May Estimated at $290-$380 Million
While the global community should prioritize its support for Gaza s reconstruction in the wake of the violence that erupted there in May, a senior United Nations official also urged the Security Council not to lose sight of the broader goal - namely, ending the Israeli occupation and realizing a two-State solution - as she briefed the organ during its quarterly open debate on the Middle East today.