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Lebanon, officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia. Lebanon is home to roughly six million people and is one of the smallest countries in the world, living under the constant threat of israel, who has repeatedly attacked and invaded the lands.

But curiously Lebanese people are known for their friendly culture and hospitality and as a population, they have a truly global footprint.

Lebanon is a developing country. The Lebanese liquidity crisis, corruption as well as recent events have precipitated the collapse of currency, political instability, widespread shortages, high unemployment and poverty.

Lebanese culture is renowned both in the Middle East and globally.

‘I feel totally useless’: Anguish grows among Lebanese diaspora in France

Hundreds of Lebanese people demonstrated in Paris on Sunday to demand an immediate ceasefire since clashes between Israel and Hezbollah began a year ago.

They are more than 4,000 kilometres away from Lebanon but the conflict still hits close to home.

Since clashes between Israel and Hezbollah (an Iran-aligned Shia militant and political group) began a year ago, more than 2,000 people have been killed in Lebanon.

The thousands of Franco-Lebanese nationals who are watching the conflict from afar say they’re filled with anger and guilt. Hundreds of them gathered in Paris and around other cities in France on Sunday with the main demand of an immediate ceasefire.

Hezbollah media chief killed in Israeli strike on Beirut 

Mohammed Afif, Hezbollah’s media chief and one of its prominent public figures, was killed in an Israeli air strike in central Beirut, the group confirmed. The strike targeted the Baath Party headquarters in the crowded Ras al-Naba neighbourhood, destroying much of the building, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency.

At least 40 dead as Israeli strikes eastern Lebanon

At least 40 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes targeted areas in the Baalbek and Bekaa regions, which Israeli officials say were aimed at Hezbollah operatives. 

No 10 appalled by Israel’s attacks at the UN

No 10 appalled by Israel’s attacks at the UN. A Downing Street spokesperson says the government is “appalled” by reports that Israel has deliberately fired at an observation post belonging…