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Beirut Under the Drones: Diwan / Issam Kayssi

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A well written and vivid personal account of the new era of conflict that has settled in Lebanon and how the population is reacting. It shows how the country's very anima has become perturbed and is affecting the mentality of its inhabitants in ways that were never experienced before.
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The author, Issam Kayssi, paints a vivid picture of the city's daily life under constant drone surveillance and frequent airstrikes. He details the displacement of civilians, the strain on public services, and the sense of fear and uncertainty permeating everyday life. Kayssi also examines the historical context of the conflict and its implications for Lebanon's future.

"No place feels safe. Strikes are not only hitting Dahieh but also deeper into the heart of Beirut’s municipal boundaries. There have already been four major attacks in central Beirut—first in the Cola neighborhood on September 30, then in Bashoura on October 3, followed by almost simultaneous bombings in Basta and on Nuwairi Street on October 10—which in total have killed dozens of people and scarred both the landscape and the spirit of the city."

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