Why aren’t Israeli F-16s over Beirut headline news?

  Moe Ali Nayel   The Electronic Intifada  Beirut   24 May 2013  Recently there has been a sound coming from the skies over Beirut triggering unpleasant recollections: the distant roar of Israeli fighter jets as one lies in bed at night. This noise brings with it images and memories from the last war Israel waged on Lebanon, the 33-day war during the summer of … Continue reading Why aren’t Israeli F-16s over Beirut headline news?

‘Father of Rage’ speaks the truth to power: a challenge to Lebanon’s politicians

A short post on NOW   A man who calls himself Abu el-Ghadab (a nickname meaning ‘Father of Rage’ in English) was interviewed by LBCI News yesterday. The video, which appeared last night, initially garnered only 200 views. Today, it has gone viral, with over 11,000 views, and scores of people sharing it on Facebook and Twitter. This is a translation of what he said: … Continue reading ‘Father of Rage’ speaks the truth to power: a challenge to Lebanon’s politicians

Palestinian refugees are not at your service

My latest: A sad experience published by Electronic Intifada Moe Ali Nayel The Electronic Intifad Beirut 17 May 2013  “Are you enjoying filming our misery? Film: it’s fine, you are like the others. You show up in the camp, film, leave, and we are still here.” I used to reply: but we want to tell the world about your story. Always, with the same sarcasm, is … Continue reading Palestinian refugees are not at your service