Blogging Lebanon
since 2005
Blogging Lebanon since 2005
Fascinating details have emerged about a so-called “Plan 755” to terrorize Tripoli, cut it off from Beirut and turn it into an Islamic Emirate.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 2, 2007
If you’re sitting behind your desks in a cubicle somewhere, you can still stay updated on the war in the North.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 1, 2007
The Army is balancing the need to minimize civilian casualties with the need to aggressively assert its authority. Let’s all hope it can pull that off successfully.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 1, 2007
This is how Iranians celebrated the international No Tobacco Day. (Hat Tip kamangir, who will now be added to the sidebar’s Middle Eastern Bloggers feed. Another thanks to Jeha)
Mustapha Hamoui · May 31, 2007
Today, after a long wait, the International Tribunal will be established. The next priority is to build bridges, mend fences and restore unity and confidence in this country.
Mustapha Hamoui · May 30, 2007
The polarization the General inspires is evident in the reviews of his new book which you can now purchase online. When this entry was written, 5 people “reviewed” the book on Amazon, 3 of whom voted 5 stars (best score), and 2 voted 1 star (worst score). Considering that the book was just launched, the reviewers’ judgment that it was “Pure démagogie” or “la modernité en personne” more likely depends on what they think of the person himself. Not the book.
Mustapha Hamoui · May 28, 2007
Johnny Kairouz, a Lebanese living in Canada, has contributed this article to The Beirut Spring. Remember, you too can contribute by checking the “Contribute” section above. Comments are welcome and the Star rating still applies.
Mustapha Hamoui · May 27, 2007
Gebran Bassil, a high ranking member of the FPM (the Christian party aligned with Hezbollah) announced that the FPM supports “any action the army undertakes”, a position that directly contradicts Hezbollah’s position.
Mustapha Hamoui · May 26, 2007
Make sure you don’t miss Der Spiegel’s deliciously detailed feature piece about our soldiers in the front line.
Mustapha Hamoui · May 26, 2007
To the Leader of Hezbollah, storming the camp to crush the terrorists would convert Lebanon into a battleground between Al-Qaeda and America
Mustapha Hamoui · May 25, 2007