Assyrian Christian woman shares story of captivity by Islamic State

In this interview with Al-Monitor, a Christian Assyrian woman recounts her experience of being kidnapped by Islamic State militants.

Lebanon

International intrigue surrounds missing Czechs in Lebanon

Speculation has it that the disappearance of five Czech nationals in the Bekaa Valley is connected to an alleged Lebanese smuggler who is wanted by the United States, is being detained in Prague and has supposed ties to deposed Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.

Lebanon

Lebanon sees green future in ecotourism

Ecotourism could potentially turn into a sustainable source of income for Lebanon, and some organizations have been coordinating efforts to develop the field.

Lebanon

What Lebanon will get from the Iran deal

Economist Hassan Mokalled told Al-Monitor that the expected boost the nuclear deal will provide Iran's economy could benefit Lebanon in several areas.

Lebanon

Lebanese, UN fall out over refugee registration

Lebanese officials have criticized UNHCR efforts to register Syrian refugee births, arguing that the country is at capacity.

Lebanon

Syrian refugees in Lebanon face mental health crisis

Syrian refugees in Lebanon who suffer from mental disorders often go without treatment, but some nongovernmental organizations are working to change this.

Lebanon

Druze caught up in 'game of nations'

The Syrian Druze, staunch allies of the Assad regime, face an existential threat from opposition forces, which is why Druze leaders in neighboring countries have been calling for arming them and for better relations with the Sunni community.

Israel

What's delaying gas exploration in Lebanon?

Gas exploration in Lebanon has been in limbo for over two years, but with the renewed international efforts, will the file be reopened?

Lebanon

When drones fall from the sky into Lebanon

Two drones have fallen over Lebanon in just a few weeks, raising questions about their origin and whether the two crashes could be coincidental.

Israel

Christians clash with Lebanese security forces

Lebanon has been without a president for over a year now, and sectarian sensitivities are at their highest.

Lebanon

South Beirut clashes spark deja vu

The recent fighting between young pro-Future Movement Sunni men and pro-Hezbollah Shiite youth raised fears about the eruption of sectarian clashes in Lebanon, as happened on May 7, 2008.

Lebanon

How viable is Lebanon’s presidential poll?

A few Christian leaders in Lebanon have agreed on a mechanism to resolve the ongoing presidential conflict that has caused the resentment of many, but will it prove a viable option?

Lebanon