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William Bibbiani’s Background and Entry into Film Criticism William Bibbiani is a notable figure in the realm of film criticism and entertainment journalism. His journey into this field began with a deep-rooted passion for cinema and storytelling. Bibbiani’s background, marked by an academic pursuit in film studies and communications, laid the groundwork for his insightful analysis and critique of films. …

Israeli military leaders have refuted claims from a Lebanese media outlet suggesting Israel would initiate a significant military operation in Lebanon by March 15 if diplomatic resolutions fail, as reported by Israel’s Channel 13. The report emphasized that there’s no predetermined date for conflict initiation against Lebanon. Concurrently, Israel’s army chief, Herzi Halevi, tasked Brig. Gen. Moshe Chico Tamir with …

Jebran Bassil, leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, is delicately navigating his position on the conflict in southern Lebanon, advocating for a balanced approach. In a television interview, Bassil highlighted that while Lebanese citizens have the right to defend their nation, Palestinians should not use Lebanon as a base to defend Palestine. He emphasized that self-defense is justified, but any …

Amos Hochstein, a mediator from the United States, has halted his efforts and decided to return to the U.S., also withdrawing the assistant he had stationed in Beirut for extended discussions. This move follows the failure of negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, as confirmed by official sources. According to these sources, Hochstein will only consider returning once a ceasefire …

The U.S. Ambassador to Israel clarified that negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are still ongoing, despite a Hamas delegation expressing dissatisfaction with Israel’s stance and subsequently departing Cairo. Jack Lew, speaking at a conference in Tel Aviv, mentioned that the gap between the parties is closing, highlighting the urgency given the upcoming Ramadan. He remained cautiously optimistic, indicating that …

U.S. President Joe Biden announced a new initiative to aid Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, revealing plans to establish a temporary pier along the Gaza coast to enhance the delivery of humanitarian assistance. This announcement came during his State of the Union address to Congress and follows a previous decision to have the U.S. military air-drop …

The Israeli military refuted allegations of intentionally targeting journalists following a report that detailed an incident where a tank crew was accused of firing and subsequently killing a journalist, along with injuring others in Lebanon last year. The statement came after the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) suggested that Israeli troops likely engaged journalists with machine-gun fire following …

In anticipation of International Women’s Day, Joanna Wronecka, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, along with Gielan Elmessiri, the U.N. Women’s representative in Lebanon, engaged with youth, women’s groups, and non-governmental organizations in Tripoli. These groups are actively involved in empowering women and girls, fostering peace, and promoting social stability through inclusive political dialogue and economic empowerment. Wronecka expressed …