Lebanon’s failure to govern ensures the Iranian-backed militia won’t disappear.
Lisa Khoury Gadelrab
Follow Lisa on Twitter @lisamkhoury. Lisa Khoury Gadelrab is a Lebanese-American multimedia journalist who has passionately covered stories in her parents’ homeland since 2017.
Posted inWar in the Mideast
The Lebanese Are Tired of Being Resilient
Their national symbol, the cedar tree, represents resilience. They thrive in the diaspora, but at home, these proud people, at the bloody crossroads of the Middle East, are sick of stronger foreign powers treating them as collateral damage.
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The Real Housekeepers of Beirut
They come from Africa and Asia to work as domestics in Lebanon. There, many face domestic violence and virtual slavery. Here’s why the law doesn’t protect them.
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How to Save America’s Restaurants from Coronavirus
The federal government’s aid package isn’t enough, so a New York City group came up with a plan.
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A New Lebanon
How the Lebanese uprising is helping a divided nation form a cohesive national identity.
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An Uprising in Lebanon
Beirut has long been plagued by corruption. The next generation has already had enough.
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The Next Chapter of the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Lebanon is about to kick 1.5 million Syrians out of the country—and they have nowhere else to go.
