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Reporting from Lebanon

wonderful news that you are safe.....and really praying the situation in Lebanon ends soon.
 
Thank God you're okay. I was worried that we might lose touch with you after you left Lebannon and we might not know what happened to you. Welcome back to BAR.
 
Samerron said:
We have reached Saudi Arabia safely. It was the longest day I’ve ever been through. It took us more than 24 hour on the road and it was very tiring and chaotic, but in the end I thank God for reaching a safe place.

I would like to thank every B&R member who has been watching and caring, thank you all for your graceful prayers and expressive concerns. Thank you all and I hope none of you passes through what me and my family have passed through.

I’m safe but Lebanon is still under attack. I’ve just checked the news and miserably yesterday was the most bloody day. No part of Lebanon has evaded the Israeli strikes and the whole country is on fire. I hope this will end soon and I want it to end soon...
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I am SO glad that you have arrived safe!!

Do you know what you will do if you cant get back home soon??
 
Thank a lot :D it's a great welcome from you guys :)

Flowerdk4 said:
Do you know what you will do if you cant get back home soon??
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I think I shall wait till the fall semester, then I'll see, but I prefer not think about this option. I’m optimistic about Lebanon. It have gone through a lot, it have gone through a civil war, through an invasion from Israel and an invasion from Syria and it still stood on it’s feet and managed -although through lots of difficulty- to face all the huge problems and rise again from it’s ruins. It made it before and I’m absolutely sure it will do it again.
 
Samerron said:
I’m safe but Lebanon is still under attack. I’ve just checked the news and miserably yesterday was the most bloody day. No part of Lebanon has evaded the Israeli strikes and the whole country is on fire. I hope this will end soon and I want it to end soon...
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Samerron, I hope you know how incredibly important it is that you're helping to make real the horror of this war. I also hope it's some comfort for you to know that you have a cyber-famly of every nationality that cares greatly about your safety.

Thank you for continuing to check in with us!
 
StillILearn said:
Samerron, I hope you know how incredibly important it is that you're helping to make real the horror of this war. I also hope it's some comfort for you to know that you have a cyber-famly of every nationality that cares greatly about your safety.

Thank you for continuing to check in with us!
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Thank you a lot! :) I have felt the warmth of this cyber-family and its diversity. I hope it can have a force to stop destruction.
 
The Lebanese Prime Minister has addressed a letter in front of the foreign diplomats, members of the Lebanese Cabinet, representatives of the United Nations in Lebanon and other organizations Wednesday calling for work towards cease-fire as soon as possible. Here’s the letter:

I have convened the diplomatic corps in Lebanon today to launch an urgent appeal to the international community for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire and assistance to my war-ravaged country.

You are all aware that seven continuous days of an escalating Israeli onslaught on Lebanon have resulted in immeasurable loss. The toll in terms of human life has reached tragic proportions: over 1,000 wounded and 300 killed so far; over half-a-million people have been displaced; in some areas, the hospitals have been crippled and are unable to cope with the casualties; there are shortages of food and medical supplies; homes, factories and warehouses have been completely destroyed; UN facilities in Maroun al-Ras and Naqoura have just been shelled, so have army barracks and posts of the Joint Security Forces; a Civil Defense unit has been wiped out and foreigners are being evacuated.
As I speak, the trauma, the desperation, the grief and the daily massacres and destruction go on and on. The country has been torn to shreds.

Is the value of human life in Lebanon less than that of the citizens of other countries? Can the international community stand by while such callous retribution by Israel is inflicted on us?

Will you allow innocent civilians, churches, mosques, orphanages, medical supplies escorted by the Red Cross, people seeking shelter or fleeing their homes and villages to be the casualties of this ugly war?

Is this what the international community calls self-defense?

Is this the price we pay for aspiring to build our democratic institutions? Is this the message to send to the country of diversity, freedom and tolerance?

Only last year, the Lebanese filled the streets with hope and with red, green and white banners shouting out: Lebanon deserves life!

What kind of life is being offered to us now?

I will tell you what kind: a life of destruction, despair, displacement, dispossession, and death.

What kind of future can stem from the rubble?

A future of fear, frustration, despair, financial ruin and fanaticism.

Let me assure you that we shall spare no avenue to make Israel compensate the Lebanese people for the barbaric destruction it has inflicted and continues to inflict upon us, knowing full well that human life is irreplaceable.

You want to support the government of Lebanon? Let me tell you, ladies and gentlemen, no government can survive on the ruins of a nation.

On behalf of the people of Lebanon, from Beirut, Baalbek and Byblos, to Tyre Sidon and Qana, to each and every one of the 21 villages at the Southern border, declared a no-go zone by Israel, to Tripoli and Zahle, to every other town, I call upon you all to respond immediately without reservation or hesitation to this appeal for an immediate cease-fire and lifting of the siege, and provide urgent international humanitarian assistance to our war-stricken country.

I would also like to thank the international organizations and the friendly countries that have already extended their valued help.

I would like to thank all those who are also preparing to do so.

The Israeli war machines continue to inflict destruction and killing without any hesitation.

Excellencies, we the Lebanese want life. We have chosen life. We refuse to die.

Our choice is clear.
We have survived wars and destruction over the ages. We shall do so again.

I hope you will not let us down this time. Thank you.
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That's what we need! After all these strikes another invasion of the Lebanese territory. Let them and we'll see what will happen. The Lebanese Army, although weak but will defend the land. Hold on boys...
 
Samerron said:
Can anybody explain this:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3279551,00.html :mad:

N.B. I know I should be waiting for the new mature forum, but ...:eek:
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It's quite simple my friend. Israel is a friend of America.
Hezbollah is considered a terrorist organization.
America has declared war on terrorism.
Hezbollah has direct ties to Syria and Iran.
Iran is part of the axis of evil.
Israel is a lone democracy that's not under Muslim rule in the Middle East.

Therefore.....America will lend assistance to Israel.
 
Looks as if Israel has already established a strong hold in Lebanon from which to mount further strikes by both land and air. They did a leaflet drop warning people in the south to flee north past a certain river. I wonder if Hezbollah issued the same warning before firing rockets indiscriminantly into cities?
 
Samerron, The New York Times did a nice story today about Lebanese 20-30 somethings trying to stay strong and support their country. Each of those highlighted were from different religious backgrounds. There were varied opinions about Hezbollah, Isreal, the US. It really brought home the fact that people are the same everywhere. It made me think of you and the sadness, worry, and strength you have displayed here in the last few days.
 
Dogmatix, it’s nice to hear such news and thanks for mentioning it.

raffaellabella said:
Interesting read: http://www.kinghussein.gov.jo/kabd_eng.html
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Pretty interesting article. I recommend people to read it and hear a perspective on how Arabs view the Jews. As for me, I will hold my views till the mature forum is ready which will include political discussions.

SFG75 said:
Looks as if Israel has already established a strong hold in Lebanon from which to mount further strikes by both land and air. They did a leaflet drop warning people in the south to flee north past a certain river. I wonder if Hezbollah issued the same warning before firing rockets indiscriminantly into cities?
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IDF can easily infiltrate into Lebanese lands, their war-machine is one of the most developed and trained one, in addition to it’s technological advancement. Not to forget, the US had given them the green light to push in. But still, they are crawling to get in. It has been almost two weeks of bombardment and extensive air-raids to conquer a couple of small towns in south of Lebanon. Well, it is not clear how these strikes will "disarm" a flexible, decentralized militia. They are destroying Lebanon...

Let me make this clear, I’m a pure Lebanese and this war is really tearing my heart apart. I was lucky to have a Visa and be able to escape to Saudi Arabia, but the rest of my family and relatives are still there. Continuous communication is being exchanged hoping the telephone infrastructure won’t be hit. Many might not understand that until they pass through it. It is very disturbing!
In the US, two towers were cruelly attacked and destroyed killing many innocent people. I absolutely condemn this attack and work on preventing such attacks and such wars. It was a enormous tragedy for the US and humanity. I have seen it has affected the whole US at a great extend. Now, take a look at Lebanon. It has been 14 days till now and it didn’t find an end yet, plus the whole Lebanese land is being targeted. Not a building, not a city, but a whole country...

I have seen war and destruction by my own eyes and now I see it all on TV. I believe many of us had got used to see explosions, fire, destruction and dead bodies. First on the Iraqi front and now on the Lebanese front. I’m saying this because numerous Arabs here had already got used to it and they don’t care much when they see or hear about it. On the other hand, I’m greatly delighted and nourished when I see many people from across the globe in different major cities protesting against the Israeli brutal aggression. This raises hope...

Hope and believe is what we shall hold to...
 
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