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Ashura Commemoration (August 2020) Amongst the Shiites in South Lebanon – Phenomena and Characteristics
Despite the COVID19 restrictions, the Shiites in south Lebanon insisted on commemorating the Ashura holiday with parades, ceremonies and

The Shiite community in southern Lebanon responds to the possibility of the expansion of UNIFIL’s powers:
Recently (August 28), the Security Council decided to extend the UNIFIL mandate without any change in its structure or

“There is nothing new under the sun” – The Extension of UNIFIL’s mandate in Lebanon
On August 28th, the UN Security Council extended UNIFIL’s mandate an additional year. The Security Council unanimously agreed to

Where did the Arab States Fail in the Last Peace Initiative
Opinion Article by Alma’s Syrian friend Issam Zeitoun. Issam Zaitoun is an independent Syrian rebel and journalist, specializing in

The International Tribunal of Justice’s verdict regarding the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic al Hariri: mindsets and reactions
The verdict of the Netherlands-based Special Tribunal pertaining the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri was handed down

IDF force attacked by Hezbollah on the Lebanese Border
On Tuesday, August 25, at approximately 22:30 (Israel time), an IDF force engaged in routine activities near the village

Russian proxy aiming at preventing Iranian military establishment in Syria
Southern Syria: Who is the Russian proxy operating in the region and will it be able to keep the

Alma’s report makes an immediate impact in Lebanon!
Did our report about Hezbollah’s launch sites in Beirut lead to the resignation of members of the Baabda al

5 Facts About Ashura
As part of Alma’s new initiative to bring you random facts about the region, here are 5 facts about

Does the explosion in Beirut hold a potential opportunity to change the UNIFIL mandate to disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon?
Towards the renewal of the UNIFIL mandate at the end of the month, the United States announced this week

The Blast left Lebanon with limited replacement seaports
Lebanon – The Blast in Beirut Port left Lebanon with seaports as “replacements” that are limited in their capabilities
