FROM HULA TO ZRARIEH: NA’AMA PROTECTS HER “MOUNEH” PROVISIONS FROM THE WAR — The war did not stop Na’ama from preparing her annual mouneh provisions, although it forced her out of her home in Hula, South Lebanon. 

HEZBOLLAH: FROM THE BATTLEGROUND TO THE NARRATIVE– Hezbollah’s long-awaited response is over and the debate over its success has begun, as the conflict moves from the battlefield to the narrative.

SAIDA PUBLIC BEACH: SWIM, BUT WITH CAUTION – In the past year, the quality of the water at the Saida public beach has improved from “polluted” to “caution,” but that doesn’t mean that swimming in this spot is suitable for everyone. However, the city’s residents hardly have any choices left, with the privatization of most nearby beaches.

WAITING FOR THE STRIKE: STATE, PEOPLE, RESISTANCE– As we await the looming war, what tools does Lebanon dispose of to face this new phase?

ESCAPE TO THE INSIDE– As the threat of all-out war escalates, Lebanon’s lack of preparedness is made evident in the absence of a government plan and Hezbollah’s increasing reliance on the statements of its allies, at a moment of dangerous political division.

REEF ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL: A SALUTE TO THE SOUTH– The Reef Environmental Film Festival was held at the Qobayat Silk Factory in Akkar, between July 26 and 28, 2024. It included screenings of environmental films, nature hikes, a village dinner, and a talk on “Threatened human and bio-diversity: South Lebanon as a living example” (a tribute to South Lebanon as it faces daily environmental violations by the occupation).

AUGUST SUN– At the annual commemoration of the Beirut Port explosion, there were less people present than in previous years. But as long as the sun shines in August, the anniversary remains an indictment of the “nitrate regime” which allowed the crime to happen. 

MARCH ON FOURTH COMMEMORATION OF AUGUST 4 EXPLOSION– On the fourth commemoration of the Beirut Port explosion, the names of the 235 victims were read out and demands were renewed for justice, truth and accountability.

DANCING AROUND RED LINES– After a week of assassinations (in Lebanon and in Iran), it appears that Netanyahu is taking us one step closer to a regional war.