The Israeli army has tried out several names to refer to the territories it occupies in southern Lebanon: “advanced defense line,” “security zone.” It has finally settled on the one that most clearly reveals its intentions there: “Yellow Line.” In Gaza, the Yellow Line designates a supposedly temporary dividing border that separates the 52% of the Gaza Strip — now a depopulated, ruined territory — under Israeli control from the remaining 48%, held by Hamas.Seguir leyendo
The Israeli army has tried out several names to refer to the territories it occupies in southern Lebanon: “advanced defense line,” “security zone.” It has finally settled on the one that most clearly reveals its intentions there: “Yellow Line.” In Gaza, the Yellow Line designates a supposedly temporary dividing border that separates the 52% of the Gaza Strip — now a depopulated, ruined territory — under Israeli control from the remaining 48%, held by Hamas.
The death of Amal Khalil, 43, a Lebanese reporter for the media outlet Al Akhbar, brings up to nine the number of journalists killed by the Israeli army in seven weeks of offensive in Lebanon, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The reporter’s killing occurred even though a ceasefire, which called for a 10-day cessation of hostilities by Israeli troops in Lebanon, was in effect since Thursday.Seguir leyendo
The death of Amal Khalil, 43, a Lebanese reporter for the media outlet Al Akhbar, brings up to nine the number of journalists killed by the Israeli army in seven weeks of offensive in Lebanon, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The reporter’s killing occurred even though a ceasefire, which called for a 10-day cessation of hostilities by Israeli troops in Lebanon, was in effect since Thursday.
There is nothing normal about the lives of Tyre’s residents. The largest city in southern Lebanon — beloved by local and international visitors as a Mediterranean paradise amid banana plantations and the ruins of ancient civilizations — is currently grappling with the fear of becoming a prime target for the Israeli army. Although Lebanon is under a supposed temporary truce, Israel left its message written on four residential buildings it demolished in the city center at the last minute before th
There is nothing normal about the lives of Tyre’s residents. The largest city in southern Lebanon — beloved by local and international visitors as a Mediterranean paradise amid banana plantations and the ruins of ancient civilizations — is currently grappling with the fear of becoming a prime target for the Israeli army. Although Lebanon is under a supposed temporary truce, Israel left its message written on four residential buildings it demolished in the city center at the last minute before the ceasefire. Now, the rubble from those attacks — one of which, described by locals as an earthquake, was a massacre, leaving some 20 dead while two more people are still missing — has instilled in residents the fear that Israel will resume the war with the same ferocity with which it paused it.
The avenues of Dahieh resemble a scene straight out of an apocalyptic movie. The suburbs surrounding Beirut to the south of the Lebanese capital — Dahiye means suburb in Arabic — show such destruction after 46 days of the latest Israeli offensive that, in some areas, a return to civilian life seems impossible. Last Saturday, thousands of residents returned to the area to assess the damage, unsure whether the 10-day ceasefire announced by the United States on April 16 — which went into effect las
The avenues of Dahieh resemble a scene straight out of an apocalyptic movie. The suburbs surrounding Beirut to the south of the Lebanese capital — Dahiye means suburb in Arabic — show such destruction after 46 days of the latest Israeli offensive that, in some areas, a return to civilian life seems impossible. Last Saturday, thousands of residents returned to the area to assess the damage, unsure whether the 10-day ceasefire announced by the United States on April 16 — which went into effect last Friday — will provide the necessary diplomatic leeway, as the Lebanese government hopes, to make the ceasefire permanent and prevent a resumption of war between Israel and the armed Islamist militia Hezbollah.
The image began circulating on social media on Sunday, sparking outrage. The photograph, apparently taken by an Israeli soldier, shows another soldier using an axe to topple a statue of the crucified Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon, where troops are occupying and destroying infrastructure, including homes and schools, on a daily basis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli military have condemned the action depicted in the photo after confirming its authenticity, and that it was tak
The image began circulating on social media on Sunday, sparking outrage. The photograph, apparently taken by an Israeli soldier, shows another soldier using an axe to topple a statue of the crucified Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon, where troops are occupying and destroying infrastructure, including homes and schools, on a daily basis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli military have condemned the action depicted in the photo after confirming its authenticity, and that it was taken in Lebanon.
I think I’d totally watch this one! The staring as they’re stuck in traffic can get pretty intense! Meanwhile, I’m honored to say this post was a cross-collab between the highly talented and hilarious Karl Sherro and myself. Check out his hilarious article on Beirut to be turned into a parking lot! In other [...]
I think I’d totally watch this one! The staring as they’re stuck in traffic can get pretty intense! Meanwhile, I’m honored to say this post was a cross-collab between the highly talented and hilarious Karl Sherro and myself. Check out his hilarious article on Beirut to be turned into a parking lot! In other [...]
You’ve all seen those pictures of the “Beirut” nightlife, and what goes on in clubs, and how AMAZING it all is. Well…sorry to bust your bubble but here’s my take on it. P.S apparently I have NO idea how to draw faces that are SQUASHED together!
You’ve all seen those pictures of the “Beirut” nightlife, and what goes on in clubs, and how AMAZING it all is. Well…sorry to bust your bubble but here’s my take on it. P.S apparently I have NO idea how to draw faces that are SQUASHED together!
Iran announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain “fully open” until the end of the ceasefire with the United States, which is in effect until April 22 and could be extended depending on the outcome of negotiations scheduled for this weekend. The government of the Islamic Republic justified the decision to open one of the key maritime routes for the global supply of hydrocarbons on the entry into force of the truce in Lebanon, which has led to a significant drop in oil prices and a
Iran announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain “fully open” until the end of the ceasefire with the United States, which is in effect until April 22 and could be extended depending on the outcome of negotiations scheduled for this weekend. The government of the Islamic Republic justified the decision to open one of the key maritime routes for the global supply of hydrocarbons on the entry into force of the truce in Lebanon, which has led to a significant drop in oil prices and a major relief in the markets. However, the U.S. naval blockade against Iranian ports will remain in place.
The more observant residents of the Corniche el-Mazraa neighborhood in downtown Beirut know where to look. Where a residential tower once stood, now only a gaping hole remains, as if a button had caused the ground beneath the structure to vanish. The walls of the neighboring buildings are charred or have collapsed. Against this backdrop, dozens of soldiers, paramedics, firefighters, and construction workers continue their rescue efforts. Others, like Ziad, are resuming their daily lives despite
The more observant residents of the Corniche el-Mazraa neighborhood in downtown Beirut know where to look. Where a residential tower once stood, now only a gaping hole remains, as if a button had caused the ground beneath the structure to vanish. The walls of the neighboring buildings are charred or have collapsed. Against this backdrop, dozens of soldiers, paramedics, firefighters, and construction workers continue their rescue efforts. Others, like Ziad, are resuming their daily lives despite the escalation of violence recently unleashed by the Israeli army, which has left dozens dead right outside his shop. “That’s it, let them kill us all as soon as possible,” he said Thursday from behind the counter. “But I’d rather be killed in my own neighborhood.”
If he’s wooing, he could use some pointers.It’s dusky at the end of the day as I’m driving to my home for the night. When the mountains meet the prairie, cattle ranches and fields artfully adorned with round bales of hay become the backdrop. So, when I see a dark shape in the distance, I immediately think cow. But as I draw closer, the shape isn’t quite right for a cow. She turned broadside as I stopped at a pullout to look closer. Moose!This cow moose is slowly making her way from the distant w
If he’s wooing, he could use some pointers.It’s dusky at the end of the day as I’m driving to my home for the night. When the mountains meet the prairie, cattle ranches and fields artfully adorned with round bales of hay become the backdrop. So, when I see a dark shape in the distance, I immediately think cow. But as I draw closer, the shape isn’t quite right for a cow. She turned broadside as I stopped at a pullout to look closer. Moose!This cow moose is slowly making her way from the distant willows, over the marshy ground, to a flowing stream. It’s dark enough that getting usable/decent images with her at this distance is questionable. I pick up my camera anyway.
She steps down into the cut of the creek, a look of relaxed relief passes over her, and she stands there for a few moments, seeming to revel in it, before lowering her head to drink. It’s unseasonably hot.
A bull moose appears at the edge of the meadow, materializing out of a different cluster of willows. He stares at the cow moose.
She climbs up out of the water and turns to leave. The bull moves forward, first at a walk, then the two of them begin to trot. She’s fleeing, and the chase becomes a full-on gallop, hooves slicing through the air, two tall, awkward-looking animals floating gracefully at racetrack speeds.
The distance between them is relatively constant, separated by a few lengths.
The cow moose crosses the creek, and they both stop. An impasse?
The pause is short-lived. The moment she takes a step, he’s after her again. First, trotting, keeping pace, then back at a full gallop.
Serious speed across the prairie. It’s dark, my shutter speed is slow, and my ISO is maxxed out at 20,000. I think maybe I can capture some artsy, motion-blur images of the chase, so I keep shooting.
This time, she stops behind some bushes. He does not continue the pursuit. I watched them a little longer while they casually browsed in separate directions, as if there had never been any issue.
I’m unsure what to make of it. It’s early for the moose rut, but someone has to go first. It was a glimpse into another world, with its own distinct customs and norms. I’m grateful for this moment of wild connection on the plains of Alberta, Canada.
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