Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Leave At Least 33 Dead

Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Leave At Least 33 Dead

Rescuers work amid the rubble after Israeli planes bombed a residential building in Joun, Lebanon, on Nov. 13, 2024. Israel's aerial bombardment claimed 33 lives across Lebanon on Tuesday, November 12, striking populations already displaced by the escalating confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah. This latest wave of strikes marks a significant shift in Israeli military strategy. The offensive extended beyond Hezbollah's traditional strongholds in Beirut's southern suburbs, reaching areas previously untouched by the conflict, where the Iran-backed Hezbollah has historically maintained no significant presence. This geographical expansion of operations raises concerns about a potential widening of the conflict. The health ministry declared "the Israeli enemy raid on Joun killed 12 people and wounded eight," in the strike on a town south of Beirut. It also added that a strike aimed a few kilometers further north, in the mountainous Aley region east of the capital, killed eight people. Photo by Ali Hashisho/X

Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Leave At Least 33 Dead

Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Leave At Least 33 Dead

Rescuers work amid the rubble after Israeli planes bombed a residential building in Joun, Lebanon, on Nov. 13, 2024. Israel's aerial bombardment claimed 33 lives across Lebanon on Tuesday, November 12, striking populations already displaced by the escalating confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah. This latest wave of strikes marks a significant shift in Israeli military strategy. The offensive extended beyond Hezbollah's traditional strongholds in Beirut's southern suburbs, reaching areas previously untouched by the conflict, where the Iran-backed Hezbollah has historically maintained no significant presence. This geographical expansion of operations raises concerns about a potential widening of the conflict. The health ministry declared "the Israeli enemy raid on Joun killed 12 people and wounded eight," in the strike on a town south of Beirut. It also added that a strike aimed a few kilometers further north, in the mountainous Aley region east of the capital, killed eight people. Photo by Ali Hashisho/X

Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Leave At Least 33 Dead

Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Leave At Least 33 Dead

A rescuer works amid the rubble after Israeli planes bombed a residential building in Joun, Lebanon, on Nov. 13, 2024. Israel's aerial bombardment claimed 33 lives across Lebanon on Tuesday, November 12, striking populations already displaced by the escalating confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah. This latest wave of strikes marks a significant shift in Israeli military strategy. The offensive extended beyond Hezbollah's traditional strongholds in Beirut's southern suburbs, reaching areas previously untouched by the conflict, where the Iran-backed Hezbollah has historically maintained no significant presence. This geographical expansion of operations raises concerns about a potential widening of the conflict. The health ministry declared "the Israeli enemy raid on Joun killed 12 people and wounded eight," in the strike on a town south of Beirut. It also added that a strike aimed a few kilometers further north, in the mountainous Aley region east of the capital, killed eight people. Photo by Ali Hashisho

Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Leave At Least 33 Dead

Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Leave At Least 33 Dead

A rescuer works amid the rubble after Israeli planes bombed a residential building in Joun, Lebanon, on Nov. 13, 2024. Israel's aerial bombardment claimed 33 lives across Lebanon on Tuesday, November 12, striking populations already displaced by the escalating confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah. This latest wave of strikes marks a significant shift in Israeli military strategy. The offensive extended beyond Hezbollah's traditional strongholds in Beirut's southern suburbs, reaching areas previously untouched by the conflict, where the Iran-backed Hezbollah has historically maintained no significant presence. This geographical expansion of operations raises concerns about a potential widening of the conflict. The health ministry declared "the Israeli enemy raid on Joun killed 12 people and wounded eight," in the strike on a town south of Beirut. It also added that a strike aimed a few kilometers further north, in the mountainous Aley region east of the capital, killed eight people. Photo by Ali Hashisho

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes took place on October 5, 2024, with footage showing damage in Qmatiyeh village, Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, on October 8, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes took place on October 5, 2024, with footage showing damage in Qmatiyeh village, Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, on October 8, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes took place on October 5, 2024, with footage showing damage in Qmatiyeh village, Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, on October 8, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes took place on October 5, 2024, with footage showing damage in Qmatiyeh village, Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, on October 8, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes took place on October 5, 2024, with footage showing damage in Qmatiyeh village, Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, on October 8, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes took place on October 5, 2024, with footage showing damage in Qmatiyeh village, Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, on October 8, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Qmatiyeh Village - Lebanon

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes took place on October 5, 2024, with footage showing damage in Qmatiyeh village, Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, on October 8, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lebanon's drift racers face challenges amid economic crisis

STORY: Lebanon's drift racers face challenges amid economic crisis DATELINE: May 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the race 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KIFAH HILAL, Racer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RANI SALHA, Racer 4. various of the race STORYLINE: At a car drift race event held in Lebanon's mountain area of Aley on Sunday, racers said that they are facing challenges due to the economic crisis. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KIFAH HILAL, Racer "We are facing challenges of equipping the cars for car drift race events amid the current crisis because this sport is very costly. We have to equip the car in a continuous way to maintain our ranking in the championship." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RANI SALHA, Racer "Without sponsors, we cannot continue. I hope the country's situation could improve. We hope for the best." Lebanon is currently facing a severe financial crisis that has pushed over 80 percent of the population into poverty. As a result, people in Lebanon are focusing

Bsous Silk Museum keeps Lebanon's history of sericulture

STORY: Bsous Silk Museum keeps Lebanon's history of sericulture DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bsous Silk Museum and visitors STORYLINE: Located in the village of Bsous of Aley County in Mount Lebanon Governorate, Bsous Silk Museum is the only one of its kind in Lebanon. Its structure was originally built by the Fayad family and operated as a silk factory between 1901 and 1954. It was restored by its owners, George and Alexandra Asseily who bought the property in 1973, and has been serving as a museum since 2001. Part of the silk museum's permanent collection includes live silkworms. The museum also regularly puts on annual exhibitions under different themes, showcasing silk culture from around the world. Past exhibitions have spotlighted the silk industry in China, India, Vietnam, Italy and France. The museum is open from May to October. Silk production was for one period the pillar of the Lebanese economy, accounting for 62 percen

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

(230518) -- BSOUS, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 17, 2023 shows a corner of the boutique of the Silk Museum in the village of Bsous, Aley County, Lebanon. Located in the village of Bsous, Bsous Silk Museum is the only one of its kind in Lebanon. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

(230518) -- BSOUS, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 17, 2023 shows looms displayed in the Silk Museum in the village of Bsous, Aley County, Lebanon. Located in the village of Bsous, Bsous Silk Museum is the only one of its kind in Lebanon. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

(230518) -- BSOUS, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Silk and cocoons are displayed in the Silk Museum in the village of Bsous, Aley County, Lebanon, May 17, 2023. Located in the village of Bsous, Bsous Silk Museum is the only one of its kind in Lebanon. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

(230518) -- BSOUS, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local students visit the Silk Museum in the village of Bsous, Aley County, Lebanon, May 17, 2023. Located in the village of Bsous, Bsous Silk Museum is the only one of its kind in Lebanon. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

Lebanon's classic car enthusiasts deck out gems of collections

STORY: Lebanon's classic car enthusiasts deck out gems of collections DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the classic car exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMAD KNIO, Participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): GEORGE SALIBA, Participant 4. various of the classic car exhibition STORYLINE: Over 65 classic car owners on Saturday gathered in Aley, a city in Mount Lebanon, showcasing their vehicles at an exhibition, where vintage collections from 1945 to 1978 parked in the city square drew the attention of many passers-by. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMAD KNIO, Participant "Cars are my first and last hobby. I was a champion in Lebanon's rally and in stock car, and everything related to cars. This car behind us is a 1970 Coda car. It is the only one of its kind in Lebanon, and it is a convertible car. I have other very special cars. The whole story is that I've been loving this for a long time. These cars are very costly. If I want to buy spare parts,

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

(220829) -- BEIRUT, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Classic cars are seen at an exhibition in Aley, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon, on Aug. 27, 2022. Over 65 classic car owners on Saturday gathered in Aley, a city in Mount Lebanon, showcasing their vehicles at an exhibition, where vintage collections from 1945 to 1978 parked in the city square drew the attention of many passers-by. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lebanon's classic car enthusiasts deck out gems of collections" (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

(220829) -- BEIRUT, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit a classic car exhibition in Aley, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon, on Aug. 27, 2022. Over 65 classic car owners on Saturday gathered in Aley, a city in Mount Lebanon, showcasing their vehicles at an exhibition, where vintage collections from 1945 to 1978 parked in the city square drew the attention of many passers-by. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lebanon's classic car enthusiasts deck out gems of collections" (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

(220829) -- BEIRUT, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Classic cars are seen at an exhibition in Aley, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon, on Aug. 27, 2022. Over 65 classic car owners on Saturday gathered in Aley, a city in Mount Lebanon, showcasing their vehicles at an exhibition, where vintage collections from 1945 to 1978 parked in the city square drew the attention of many passers-by. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lebanon's classic car enthusiasts deck out gems of collections" (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

(220829) -- BEIRUT, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Classic cars are seen at an exhibition in Aley, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon, on Aug. 27, 2022. Over 65 classic car owners on Saturday gathered in Aley, a city in Mount Lebanon, showcasing their vehicles at an exhibition, where vintage collections from 1945 to 1978 parked in the city square drew the attention of many passers-by. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lebanon's classic car enthusiasts deck out gems of collections" (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

(220829) -- BEIRUT, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Classic cars are seen at an exhibition in Aley, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon, on Aug. 27, 2022. Over 65 classic car owners on Saturday gathered in Aley, a city in Mount Lebanon, showcasing their vehicles at an exhibition, where vintage collections from 1945 to 1978 parked in the city square drew the attention of many passers-by. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lebanon's classic car enthusiasts deck out gems of collections" (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

(220829) -- BEIRUT, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Classic cars are seen at an exhibition in Aley, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon, on Aug. 27, 2022. Over 65 classic car owners on Saturday gathered in Aley, a city in Mount Lebanon, showcasing their vehicles at an exhibition, where vintage collections from 1945 to 1978 parked in the city square drew the attention of many passers-by. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lebanon's classic car enthusiasts deck out gems of collections" (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

(220829) -- BEIRUT, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Classic cars are seen at an exhibition in Aley, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon, on Aug. 27, 2022. Over 65 classic car owners on Saturday gathered in Aley, a city in Mount Lebanon, showcasing their vehicles at an exhibition, where vintage collections from 1945 to 1978 parked in the city square drew the attention of many passers-by. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lebanon's classic car enthusiasts deck out gems of collections" (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

LEBANON-CLASSIC CAR-EXHIBITION

(220829) -- BEIRUT, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Classic cars are seen at an exhibition in Aley, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon, on Aug. 27, 2022. Over 65 classic car owners on Saturday gathered in Aley, a city in Mount Lebanon, showcasing their vehicles at an exhibition, where vintage collections from 1945 to 1978 parked in the city square drew the attention of many passers-by. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lebanon's classic car enthusiasts deck out gems of collections" (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)