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لبنان ٢٤
Lebanon's Divided Leadership
Lebanon showcased two contrasting scenes in less than 24 hours; in Deir al-Qamar, a celebration was held to canonize Patriarch Elias Howayek, the founder of Greater Lebanon and a symbol of unity and nationalism, who represented the idea of the state and dignity. Meanwhile, in Zrattar al-Gharbiyya in the south, residents returned after the Israeli forces withdrew only to find that more than 80% of their town was destroyed, turning their return into an human tragedy marked by destruction and debris. These two events highlight the contrast between the symbolism of history that Lebanon currently lives through—embodied in national symbols—and the reality of the major challenges facing the building of a modern state capable of protecting its citizens and restoring normal life. Particularly since economic crises, emigration, and a lack of trust in institutions continue to threaten the nation's very existence.
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