Control teams in Lebanon are on the lookout for any newly-hatched desert locusts. On April 23, a rare wind pattern carried the pests briefly to Lebanon, stirring fears of multiplication and destruction.
Locust Threat Decreasing in Bekaa Valley
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The Latest Affliction in Lebanon — Drug Smuggling
Saudi Arabia and four neighboring countries are banning Lebanese produce after massive drug seizures.
The Latest Affliction in Lebanon — Drug Smuggling
Saudi Arabia and four neighboring countries are banning Lebanese produce after massive drug seizures.
Experts Warn Lebanon, a Haven for Christianity in the Middle East, is ‘Moving Rapidly Towards Total State Failure’ if the World Does Not Act
Lebanon, known as a haven for Christianity in the Middle East, is on the brink of financial collapse and teeters on the edge of failed-state status if its path is not quickly reversed, an expert roundtable hosted by a leading Middle Eastern Christians advocacy group […]
“God is Shaking Lebanon Like Never Before.”
If you’ve been watching Lebanon lately, you know how bad it’s gotten. For example, it’s been nine months since the government quit following the Beirut blast. Caretaker officials still cannot agree on who should take over the country.
Triumphant Mercy Lebanon Continues in Prayer as Routine Protests Signify Brink of Disaster for Lebanon
Nationwide protests erupted mid-March in Lebanon and have become relatively common. Hundreds of protestors marched through Beirut in recent weeks to demand political resolution.
Lebanon’s Leaders Seek Outside Help Amid Worsening Crisis; Horizons International Continues to Share the Hope of Christ
Lebanon’s caretaker leaders failed yet again to form a new government. Now, President Michel Aoun wants help from other countries to overcome the deadlock. Experts warn of further economic despair as the political instability drives currency to a new low.
LSESD Ministry Provides Groceries and Medicine to People Losing Hope in Lebanon
Lebanon’s middle class has virtually disappeared amid worsening economic troubles. Millions have sunk below the poverty line. Lebanon remains without a functioning government ever since the Beirut explosion last summer.
Protestors Back in the Streets as Lebanon Nears Financial and Economic Collapse
Lebanon starts the week at a new low. The currency hit rock bottom last week; it’s now lost 90-percent of its value since protests began in 2019. Federal reserves are dwindling; there’s barely enough to keep the lights on.
Believers in Jordan Help Needy While Opportunity Lasts
Normally, Jordan is a stabilizing force in the Middle East. However, discontent is growing as police strictly enforce COVID-19 lockdowns and crack down on protests.
Scripture Shipments from World Missionary Press Top 50 Million in First Quarter of 2021
As uncertainty rises, so does the global demand for Scripture. More about that here.
Hundreds of Lebanese Rally at Church to Urge Neutrality
Hundreds of Lebanese rallied at the Maronite church in Beirut last week to support calls for neutrality. Lebanon’s most senior Christian cleric urged political leaders to steer the country away from regional conflict and toward healing.
