Battle Lines Why reporting the Lebanon war is harder than Iraq or Syria
Nov 11, 2024
Maya Gebeily, the Beirut bureau chief for Reuters, shares her insights on the challenging landscape of reporting from Lebanon. She discusses the unique difficulties faced by journalists in this complex environment, particularly compared to Iraq and Syria. The conversation also touches on the Lebanese people's resilience amidst increasing violence, the ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Syria, and the geopolitical implications involving regional powers like Iran and Saudi Arabia. Gebeily's firsthand experiences highlight the urgent need for reliable information amid chaos.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Gaza Conflict Update: Humanitarian Crisis and Diplomatic Struggles
01:46 • 16min
Challenges of Reporting in Lebanon
17:46 • 3min
Lebanon's Crisis: War, Politics, and Reporting
20:48 • 14min
Increased Israeli Engagement in Syria and Jordan's Security Concerns
34:25 • 3min
The Challenges of Reporting from Lebanon
37:13 • 2min