Opinion: This is literally Lebanon's final chance

I would appreciate your opinion on this, here are my thoughts.

If the collapse of the Assad regime, coupled with the military defeat of Hezbollah, does not lead to the establishment of a Lebanese state, then it is reasonable to suggest that this current formula for Lebanon cannot sustain a unified state.

Think about it: if after everything that has happened, the fall of a regime that waged war against Lebanon's sovereignty for decades, the assassination of Nasrallah, and the humiliating military defeat of Hezbollah, we still cannot move forward, then when will we say, "Now is the time to establish a Lebanese state"?

As a Christian who was forced to migrate from Lebanon nearly a decade ago, I am increasingly warming up to the idea of smaller Lebanese territories where each demographic has its own designated area. The concept of "3aysh al-moushtarak" feels increasingly like a false promise. Instead of risking another civil war, wouldn’t it be better to divide the country so that each sect can manage its own territory and develop its own community?

We have tried to build a unified country together, but it seems more and more like an impossibility at this point. I believe many others share this sentiment, and I bet that the majority of Lebanese will feel the same way if Joseph Aoun fails and Hezbollah somehow remains in power once again.
Post Author: /u/Ron_The_Builder
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LAF alongside the people of the South

While most of you on this sub want to make it seems as if the people from the Jnoub are against the army and other's lying that they were rejoicing at the martyrdom of the soldier

Here is the Lebanese army confronting a Merkava in defense of the country in Maroun al Ras

22 dead, 100+ injured and you are making fun of them and criticizing them and having the balls to stand up for their land
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If it really is over

WHY THE FUCK DO I STILL HEAR THAT FUCKING DRONE AND WHY HASNT ANYONE SHOT IT DOWN YET

anyways I don’t believe the war is truly over , israel is gonna finish what they started , I read their books , they want our land and they won’t stop til they get it . Btw I can easily leave lebanon if I wanted to , but I come from a depressing ass country , I rather die on homeland than live in Canada ew
Post Author: /u/sober4lifee
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Bachelor party in Beirut

Hey there! I’m in charge of one of my best friends bachelor party and Beirut came into the conversation. He lived in Dubai for 2 years and met a lot o Lebanese people which he always described has super friendly and happy, similar to our way of being (we’re portuguese). Having that said, it’s one of the destinations we are considering and wanted to ask the community a couple of questions:

1) would you consider a good place to go?
2) how is the political situation? Any risk of things being shut down or safety issues?
3) would we be able to find good eletronic music parties?
4) is alcohol cheap?

The weeding is only july 26 so the trip would be done later this year or june next year.

Thank you in advance for your time and my apologies if this is not the correct sub to ask this!
Post Author: /u/decothegoat
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Hezeb el entisar is relying on the dawle now

http://mtv.com.lb/News/1542160

Seems they accepted that they lost and can’t act militarily anymore. All the threats for the past few weaks were nothing but a show for their sheep.

They are relying on the government to deal with israel, that’s new. Since they are so keen on the agreement hopefully they will disarm soon
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US pledges $117 million in aid to Lebanese Army

The United States has announced it would donate more than $117 million in security assistance for Lebanon's armed forces, as the crisis-hit country seeks to implement a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

The State Department said in a statement that it had convened a "virtual donors meeting" on Thursday "with partners and allies to discuss critical security assistance needed for Lebanon to fully implement the cessation of hostilities."

Full story 👇

https://m.naharnet.com/stories/en/310495-us-pledges-117-million-in-aid-to-lebanese-army
Post Author: /u/Lebanese_SR4
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Israel's extremism is no less dangerous than Hezbollah's extremism.

https://preview.redd.it/o7ifqcnvvtde1.png?width=882&format=png&auto=webp&s=71cd320fbe77274cfa1c1157d1a160d98ad725f4

How tf is this the Finance Minister, for example:

And don't even get me started on Ben Gvir, national security minister and the ideological descendant of a US-designated Jewish Terrorist organization (imagine how bad it is if the US are sanctioning Jews).
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President Aoun: لكننا فعلاً لا شعراً شعبُ الفينيق وهنا نحن قد انبعثنا أحياء لأننا أبناءُ الحياة وأبناءُ الرجاء وأبناءُ القيامة | But we are truly, not merely in poetry, the people of the Phoenix, and here we are, resurrected alive, for we are the childr...

Post Author: /u/TeaBagHunter
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Hi! I'm Lebanese and I was born in America. How do I learn about the culture and visit Lebanon respectfully?

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting on the sub. I've spent the past few weeks just reading and seeing what I can learn.

I was born in America and my father was adopted in a closed adoption. Basically, we didn't know who his biological parents were until 7-8 years ago. We did know he was Lebanese however.

He did an online DNA test and there was a section about people you might be related to. My dad reached out to some of those people just incase someone knew his parents and our family. Turns out they did!

We're related to the largest Lebanese community in the United States. Our family is HUGE!!! We rent out school gym bleachers for our family photos.

Suddenly I started experiencing such a different culture. Different foods, im learning about more about religions in general, etc.

So all that context is to ask where do I start? My ideal goal would be learning the native language, being able to visit, and learn more about Allah.

This discover of my heritage is really important to me, but above all I want to be respectful while being apart of this community. How do I learn a culture I belong to but never knew?

Any tips and advise are appreciated. Thanks!
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Biden Lied - Ego Trip

ISRAEL HAS NEVER ACCEPTED A CEASEFIRE DEAL. ITS ALL LIES.
Biden sought to present himself as a negotiator of peace in the Middle East during his global farewell broadcast. Once again, U.S. media has propagated misleading information. Israel has not agreed to a ceasefire; it’s all fabricated. Biden once again LIED.

Even the fake deal was horrendous.

The deal was a phase one 42 day ceasefire with 600 trucks of fuel and aide from USA. Phase 2 would not even meet to negotiate until day 16 out of 42. Only 30 Israel hostages released while Iran Hamas and Palestine would receive hundreds of terrorist prisoners.
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