The hottest Lebanon Substack posts right now

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Palestine is Still the Issue β€’ 452 implied HN points β€’ 17 Jan 24
  1. Israel's genocidal war in Gaza could escalate into a regional conflict involving Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and Iran.
  2. The resistance axis, led by groups like Hizballah, has been striking back against attacks by Israel and its allies.
  3. Amal Saad highlights that Hizballah is a key player in the resistance axis and dispels misconceptions about their relationship with Iran.
Foreign Exchanges β€’ 1356 implied HN points β€’ 10 Oct 23
  1. Israeli military has imposed a complete siege on Gaza with no access to essential supplies like electricity, food, water, and gas.
  2. Intense and indiscriminate airstrikes have caused significant casualties in both Israel and Gaza, escalating tensions.
  3. Hostage situation in Gaza complicates the conflict, with little progress in negotiations or truce talks between Hamas and Israeli officials.
Foreign Exchanges β€’ 766 implied HN points β€’ 30 Oct 23
  1. Israel's military operations in Gaza have intensified, focusing on destroying tunnels, amidst heavy fighting with Hamas.
  2. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is described as intolerable by the International Red Cross due to devastating consequences on civilians.
  3. Various global protests show support for Gaza, while tensions rise between Israel and Turkey over Erdogan's comments on Israel's actions.
Foreign Exchanges β€’ 786 implied HN points β€’ 23 Oct 23
  1. The Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in a high number of casualties and intense bombing, leading to a significant death toll.
  2. There is uncertainty about a potential ground invasion by Israel in Gaza, with pressure on both sides to negotiate or escalate the situation.
  3. The far-right Swiss People's Party saw a rise in support in Switzerland's federal election, while in Argentina, the presidential election is headed to a runoff between Sergio Massa and Javier Milei.
Foreign Exchanges β€’ 628 implied HN points β€’ 16 Oct 23
  1. The Israeli army is poised to enter Gaza amidst a relentless bombardment with high death tolls on both sides.
  2. The Biden administration has influenced the easing of the Israeli siege to allow water back into Gaza, although comprehensive aid efforts are still hindered.
  3. In Ecuador, the presidential election resulted in a victory for Daniel Noboa over leftist candidate Luisa GonzΓ‘lez, which could have significant implications.
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Foreign Exchanges β€’ 648 implied HN points β€’ 13 Sep 23
  1. Syrian Democratic Forces faced resistance in eastern Syria's Deir Ezzor province despite claiming control
  2. Iraq relocating Iranian Kurdish opposition to comply with agreement, amid threat of Iranian attacks
  3. Japanese government appoints active duty official to defense attache in Taiwan, potentially escalating tensions with China
The Cosmopolitan Globalist β€’ 3 implied HN points β€’ 29 Feb 24
  1. The Middle East 101 newsletter explores the Lebanon War from 1975 to 1991, offering an in-depth look at this complex period in history.
  2. The author is seeking feedback to make their posts more useful to readers who do not attend the class, indicating a commitment to engaging with the broader audience.
  3. Readers can access more content and a 7-day free trial by subscribing to The Cosmopolitan Globalist, showing an opportunity for further exploration and learning.