Why are Palestinians blamed for violence in Lebanon?
Moe Ali Nayel The Electronic Intifada Beirut 9 August 2013 Another contribution for e.i As Syria’s war spills over into Lebanon, and Palestinian refugees from Syria pour into Lebanon by the tens of thousands, the Palestinian refugee community in Lebanon once again finds itself scapegoated along with Syrian refugees by Lebanon’s media and political elite. Palestinians and Syrians who have fled to Lebanon have … Continue reading Why are Palestinians blamed for violence in Lebanon?
Palestinians navigate Lebanon strife
My first contribution to AJE Amid heightened tensions, Palestinian refugees walk Lebanon’s sectarian tightrope. Beirut, Lebanon – In a country riven by ethnic, religious, and political tensions since its founding, staying neutral in Lebanon can be a challenging feat. Palestinian refugee camps here are isolated communities, alienated from their surroundings. In the collective memory of the refugees, the camps’ history consists of nothing but sieges, destruction, … Continue reading Palestinians navigate Lebanon strife
Palestinian refugee who fled Syria recounts outpouring of support from EI readers
My latest for Electronic Intifada an update on Um Mohammad and her son. “Suddenly my phone started ringing, some spoke to me in Arabic, others in broken Arabic, and one caller didn’t speak Arabic at all. Ya imi [O mother] there are still good-doers in this world,” Um Muhammad remarked with grace while we stood on the street of a busy vegetable market at the entrance … Continue reading Palestinian refugee who fled Syria recounts outpouring of support from EI readers
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
Graffiti: The Walls of Egypt
Two months ago I visited Egypt (aka Um el-Donia) for the first time. While on the plane from Beirut I thought about the hassle I went through to get the visa. I thought, Egypt is one hour away from Beirut yet it took me 3 weeks and a pile of papers in order to be permitted to visit a place just one hour away from … Continue reading Graffiti: The Walls of Egypt
Fueling the fitna
Lebanon’s Sunni-Shia divide growing By Moe Ali Nayel on April 03, 2013 Executive On a quiet Sunday night last month the fraying coexistence that is Lebanese society suffered another tear. Two scholars from Dar Al Fatwa, Sheikh Mazen Hariri and Sheikh Ahmed Fakhran, were assaulted while walking in the Khandaq Al Ghamiq neighborhood of Beirut, while simultaneously, two other Sheikhs were beaten in the Chiyah … Continue reading Fueling the fitna
Resigned to realities
On Mikati’s resignation for the Executive For Mikati, premiership had become untenable By Moe Ali Nayel on March 23, 2013 Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced his resignation Friday evening, thereby dissolving the current government. Mikati must now present a written resignation to President Michel Sleiman; according to the constitution, his resignation announced from the Serail is still considered political, and therefore must take official status, … Continue reading Resigned to realities
Lebanon: SCC Protest
“Lets call it a revolution, O my people” At 10am teachers and students decided this would not be just another manic Monday: they took to the streets turning them into a country-wide classroom with the kick-off of The Syndicate Coordination Committee open-ended strike and demonstrations. This is the second week of teachers’ protests and this one was on the steps of the Central Bank followed … Continue reading Lebanon: SCC Protest
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