Lebanon
Over 2,000 people killed in Lebanon
October 22, 2024By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer Since September 23, escalating Israeli airstrikes targeting the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have killed nearly 2,000 people in Lebanon and displaced over one million at the time of writing this article. These attacks, which included the killing of Hezbollah’s former leader Hassan Nasrallah on September 27, indicate the “serious risk” that an all-out war between both countries could be on the horizon. Hezbollah is a Lebanese armed group with significant political influence in Lebanon. The group was formed in 1982 with Iranian support to combat Israeli invasion and occupation of Southern Lebanon. Hassan Nasrallah, who…
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The Lebanese Burger Mafia is a breakthrough in Arab Canadian cinema
November 22, 2023By: Omar Nsouli Living in Calgary for most of my life, I would often go on road trips to Edmonton with my family for long weekends to get a change of scenery. Midway between both cities is Red Deer, a…
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Food for Thought: Tabbouleh
November 7, 2023By: Omar Nsouli Tabbouleh is a magical salad. No, I’m not talking about the kind with cucumber and quinoa. I’m talking about a fresh and summery salad usually shared over a warm moment with our loved ones. Tabbouleh is the…
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