Hezbollah’s Tent City, Now On Google Earth

Google announced that it had new Hi-Res images for various countries including Lebanon (Hat tip Taq). It includes one place in particular that will not enjoy the limelights. Remember those grumpy bouncers outside Hezbollah’s tent city who wouldn’t allow you to take pictures? They won’t be happy about this at all. The tent city will now be part of the Lebanese official Google Earth map many years into the future.(You can see it online in Google Maps here, or in case you prefer using Google Earth, download this kml file and double click on it. It will immediately open Google Earth and take you there)

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 16, 2007

The Soldier Vs The Pimp.

We all love the Army. We all like the sense of security it’s giving the citizens. But is it really its job to arrest felons?

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 16, 2007

The Good Lahoud

Nassib Lahoud made his bid for the presidency, and he actually has something new to offer: A campaign website with “A Vision For The Republic.”In addition to various information about the man himself, it has a downloadable presidential program and a “get in touch with us” form, which I recommend you fill in case, like me, you’re a fan of Mr. Lahoud.There’s also a menu item called “issues”, in which the candidate’s position on all important Lebanese issues is presented. Very impressive. It’s such a petty that it is the likes of Nabih Berri who get to decide if he has a chance or not.

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 14, 2007

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Objective: Syria

Signs are pointing in the direction of a Syrian-Israeli conflict.

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 12, 2007

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A Nifty Presidential Poll

Now Lebanon has a cool online poll that is different from the usual bland “who do you want to be president” variety. For each candidate, you have to separately rate Integrity, competence, personality and commitment. After that, you’ll be asked to present your top three candidates.I like this poll because it actually let me scratch my head and forced me to scrutinize the available options. Take the poll here..

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 10, 2007

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Why They Died

The latest Human Rights Report offers a chilling reading on how more than one thousand Lebanese civilians died in Israel’s July war. It also rebukes one of Israel’s loudest sound-bites, namely the argument that Hezbollah used women and Children as human shields.

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 6, 2007

How Will The Hariri Tribunal Judges Be Appointed?

The UN secretary General outlines the process in which the Judges in the Hariri tribunal will be appointed.

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 6, 2007

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Give Tripoli And Akkar Some Credit

While we are all equal partners in making this victory happen, the loud and sincere support the Army got in Tripoli and Akkar will help make sure this tragedy doesn’t happen again in the future..

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 5, 2007

Pics: Popular Celebrations Of Victory

Rice was thrown on them and sheep were slaughtered on their tanks. People everywhere celebrated the victorious army’s convoy. Some pictures:

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 4, 2007

Mr. Unity

Whether or not “unity” is what Lebanon needs today, the word is quickly becoming General Suleiman’s trademark.

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 3, 2007