Beirut… A city full of life; noise, traffic, and music playing in every corner… A tourist destination, it is often a preferred choice to explore historical landmarks. The pace of life in Beirut is fast, diverse, and exciting, with a soaring nightlife, despite the many crises Lebanon had to go through. Hope remains the driving […]
Susan was spending a few days at her family’s home in Beirut, away from her marital home in Bekaa. The first explosion reminded her of the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, and her maternal instincts pushed her to protect herself and her three children from an unleashing craze. As the second explosion happened, her body was
Bilal was a career-driven, successful fashion designer. He never felt the pressure of his day-to-day life, because he knew he had to work tirelessly to make his dreams come true, and only then he would be at peace. Bilal was born on January 11, 1974, and grew up in Beirut where he met his better
Issam Pharaon comes from a renowned family in Achrafieh, where he grew up and built friendships with people in the area. He was highly respected for being kind and humble. He is described as transparent by people who know him.Issam married Lydia fifty years ago, and they still have a strong marriage. His loyalty and
Nancy, a lively young woman in her thirties, has always avoided political issues and related conflicts, and focused, instead, on her professional career and social life, she didn’t know that she would be one of the victims of the August 4 explosion in Beirut. Nancy says she only cares about her family and career. She
Mohamed was born in January 1987 in Hamah in Syria. He grew up in a family of eight and completed primary school before he dropped out to explore his teenage years, unaware of what the future holds. Soon enough he realized that staying lazy will not be of benefit while life passes him by. He
Claudine works at a car rental. She sustained a severe head injury in the August 4 explosion, but she was not operated on, instead, her wound was stitched without anaesthesia. Claudine still lives in fear, she calls for justice and believes the truth should be unveiled. watch video
David works at a security company. He still suffers from medical complications following a stomach injury he sustained on August 4, 2020. David still feels excruciating pain and has trouble walking. He also suffers from a recurring kidney condition as a result of the blast. watch video
Yehya worked at a supermarket. A glass panel fell all over him during the explosion on August 4, 2020, injuring his foot. Despite undergoing a surgical operation, he needs crutches to assist him in his movement. He also still suffers from ankle pain. watch video
