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Lebanese Army ❤️⚔️
Lebanese Army officer stands his ground and forces Ikhraeli tanks to retreat after refusing to leave his point in Deir Mimas. (18/09/2026)
u/Cedar-Bound — 5 days ago
Random village in Lebanon #13
I'm starting this series as a tribute to Lebanon, where I'll be highlighting a different village in each post along with its history, unique facts and local stories whenever available.
If you have any photos or memories of the featured village, feel free to share them in the comments. You're also welcome to suggest which village we should explore next.
Today's village is Ain Aata
Located in the Rashaya district of the Beqaa (99km southeast of Beirut), Ain Aata sits at an elevation of around 1,330 metres surrounded by the mountains and forests of the western slopes of Mount Hermon. Known for its cold natural springs and mountainous landscape, the village has a long history stretching back to antiquity.
The name Ain Aata is believed to mean “gift spring” referring to the village’s notably cold spring. The area also contains the remains of a Roman temple and ancient cult site, forming part of the wider group of Roman temples found around Mount Hermon. Today, Ain Aata combines its natural mountain scenery with archaeological remains that reflect the ancient civilizations that once inhabited the region.
u/BiscottiDangerous979 — 16 days ago
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Relationships
Looking back at a past relationship, do you ever regret losing that person?
If so, what exactly do you think you regret? the person themselves? the relationship you had? Or the way things ended? and why?
u/Cedar-Bound — 23 days ago
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Beautiful scene
Video filmed in Nabatieh of an old lady throwing rice on Lebanese Army soldiers and praying for them
This is surely what everyone wants to see, the Lebanese Army as the only protector of Lebanon with it's legitimacy and support by the entirety of our society
God bless her heart for choosing the army and god bless our troops🇱🇧❤️
u/Cedar-Bound — 1 month ago
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Lebanese music post
Who's your favorite Lebanese singer? Any underrated artists you know that you wish more people listened to?
My favorite is Antoine Massaad, sadly not many people have heard of him
u/Cedar-Bound — 1 month ago
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Guess who's back?
Guess I am truly bound, had to return to Lebanon for a couple of weeks, couldn't resist the urge to see the beautiful south of Lebanon❤️🇱🇧, sadly my village is surrounded and can't be reached at the moment.
Stay safe everyone, may peace reign over us again and everyone will be able to go back to their village and rebuild it even more beautiful than before
🇱🇧
u/Cedar-Bound — 1 month ago
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What's your dream job?
Realistically speaking, if money and stigma didn’t matter, what would you want to do for work? Is it your current dream job?
u/Cedar-Bound — 2 months ago
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French Submarine
Did you guys know this?
During World War II, the french submarine Souffleur was serving under Vichy France (Pro-Germany government)
On 25 June 1941 during the allies invasion of Syria and Lebanon, the Souffleur was torpedoed by the British submarine HMS Parthian off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon sinking it with most of its crew.
Today, the wreck remains on the seabed off the Lebanese coast serving as a little known reminder of the fighting that took place in Lebanese waters during WWII
u/Cedar-Bound — 2 months ago
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Nostalgia
What's something from old Lebanon you miss or wish would come back?
I'll go first
u/Cedar-Bound — 2 months ago
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Ain Ebel, South Lebanon. Ma tiz3alo
في عين ابل الجنوبية الصامدة بالإيمان، احتشد المؤمنون تكريماً للسيدة العذراء في ليلة عيدها 🇱🇧❤️
u/Cedar-Bound — 2 months ago
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Types of Courts and Judicial Bodies in Lebanon / أنواع المحاكم و الجهات القضائية في لبنان
Long post. I am not a lawyer and this post is not intended to provide legal advice. It is simply a compilation of information I found scattered across different sources, organized and simplified for easier understanding especially since I could not find one clear government platform that comprehensively lists and explains all the courts and judicial bodies in Lebanon.
منشور طويل. أنا لست محاميًا، وهذا المنشور لا يُعتبر استشارة أو نصيحة قانونية. هو مجرد تجميع للمعلومات التي تمكنت من العثور عليها من مصادر مختلفة، ومحاولة لترتيبها وتبسيطها، خصوصًا أنه لا يوجد، حسب ما تمكنت من الوصول إليه، منصة حكومية واحدة واضحة تجمع وتشرح جميع المحاكم والجهات القضائية في لبنان بشكل شامل.
Types of Courts and Judicial Bodies in Lebanon:
1- Ordinary Judiciary:
A- Civil Courts: Deal with civil disputes between individuals and entities, such as contracts, debts, property, leases, compensation for damages, etc.
B- Criminal Courts: Deal with crimes and determine criminal liability and penalties, such as theft, assault, fraud, and others.
2- Administrative Judiciary:
State Council (Council of State): Deals with disputes concerning the acts and decisions of public administrations, particularly challenges to administrative decisions and disputes involving the state or one of its public administrations, such as certain disputes involving government employees or disputes between municipalities and citizens.
Exceptional Courts:
1- Special Civil Courts:
A- Labour Arbitration Council: Deals with disputes between employees and employers, such as wages, dismissal, compensation, and employment rights.
B- Special Banking Court: Deals with banking disputes.
C- Special Arbitration Council for Non-Free Private Schools: Deals with certain disputes concerning the relationship between teachers and non-free private schools.
D- Social Security Arbitration Council: Deals with disputes relating to social security, including certain disputes between insured persons, employers, and the National Social Security Fund.
2- Special Criminal Courts:
A- Military Courts: Deal with crimes falling under the jurisdiction of the military judiciary, particularly certain crimes committed by military personnel or involving them, as well as other crimes that the law places under military jurisdiction.
B- Courts Specialized in Monopoly Offenses: Deal with crimes and violations related to monopolies and prohibited practices in this field, in accordance with the relevant laws.
C- Publications Court: Deals with crimes relating to publications and the media, within the jurisdiction established by the Publications Law and related legislation.
D- Judicial Council: An exceptional judicial body that deals with specific crimes of a serious or exceptional nature, such as matters relating to national security, when referred to it in accordance with the applicable legal procedures.
E- Juvenile Court: Deals with criminal cases involving juveniles who have not reached the legally established age of criminal adulthood, applying special rules and procedures that take the juvenile's age and rehabilitation into account.
Other Special Judicial Bodies:
1- Religious and Sectarian Judiciary:
A- Sunni Sharia Courts: Deal with personal status matters concerning Sunni Muslims, such as marriage, divorce, alimony, custody, and inheritance, within their jurisdiction.
B- Ja'fari Sharia Courts: Deal with personal status matters concerning Shiite Muslims, such as marriage, divorce, alimony, custody, and inheritance, within their jurisdiction.
2- Ecclesiastical Courts of the Christian Denominations:
Deal, depending on the denomination and their jurisdiction, with personal status matters concerning members of Christian denominations, such as marriage, divorce, annulment, custody, and other related matters.
3- Constitutional Judiciary / Constitutional Council:
The Constitutional Council is responsible for reviewing the constitutionality of laws and hearing challenges concerning laws and certain electoral challenges, within the powers granted to it by the Constitution and the law.
There are three levels of judicial proceedings in the ordinary judiciary, depending on the type of case and jurisdiction, including:
1- Court of First Instance: Hears a case for the first time and issues the initial judgment.
2- Court of Appeal: Reviews a judgment issued by a lower court when it is appealed.
3- Court of Cassation: Reviews whether the law and procedural rules were correctly applied in the judgment and does not normally reconsider the case from the beginning.
أنواع المحاكم والجهات القضائية في لبنان:
١- القضاء العدلي:
أ- المحاكم المدنية: تنظر في النزاعات المدنية بين الأشخاص و الجهات مثل العقود والديون والملكية والإيجارات والتعويض عن الأضرار الخ..
ب- المحاكم الجزائية: تنظر في الجرائم وتحدد المسؤولية الجزائية والعقوبات، مثل السرقة والاعتداء والاحتيال وغيرها.
٢- القضاء الإداري: مجلس شورى الدولة
ينظر في النزاعات المتعلقة بأعمال وقرارات الإدارات العامة، ولا سيما الطعون في القرارات الإدارية والمنازعات التي تكون الدولة أو إحدى الإدارات العامة طرفًا فيها كمشاكل موظفين الدولة او مشاكل بين البلديات و المواطن
المحاكم الاستثنائية:
١- المحاكم الخاصة المدنية:
أ- مجلس العمل التحكيمي: ينظر في النزاعات بين العمال وأصحاب العمل، مثل الأجور والصرف من العمل والتعويضات وحقوق العمل.
ب- المحكمة المصرفية الخاصة: تنظر في النزاعات المصرفية
ج- المجلس التحكيمي الخاص بالمدارس الخاصة غير المجانية: ينظر في بعض النزاعات المتعلقة بعلاقة المدرسين بالمدارس الخاصة غير المجانية
د- مجلس الضمان التحكيمي: ينظر في النزاعات المتعلقة بالضمان الاجتماعي و بعض النزاعات بين المضمونين وأصحاب العمل والصندوق الوطني للضمان الاجتماعي.
٢- المحاكم الخاصة الجزائية:
أ- المحاكم العسكرية: تنظر في الجرائم التي تدخل ضمن اختصاص القضاء العسكري، ولا سيما بعض الجرائم المرتكبة من العسكريين او معهم وبعض الجرائم التي يحدد القانون خضوعها للقضاء العسكري.
ب- المحاكم المختصة بجرائم الاحتكار: تنظر في الجرائم والمخالفات المرتبطة بالاحتكار والممارسات المحظورة في هذا المجال وفق القوانين المختصة.
ج- محكمة المطبوعات: تنظر في الجرائم المتعلقة بالمطبوعات ووسائل الإعلام، ضمن الاختصاص الذي يحدده قانون المطبوعات والقوانين ذات الصلة.
د- المجلس العدلي: جهة قضائية استثنائية تنظر في جرائم محددة ذات خطورة عالية أو أهمية استثنائية كالأمن الوطني عندما تُحال إليها وفق الأصول القانونية.
ه- محكمة الأحداث: تختص بالقضايا الجزائية المتعلقة بالأحداث الذين لم يبلغوا السن القانونية للرشد الجزائي، مع تطبيق قواعد وإجراءات خاصة تراعي سن الحدث وإعادة تأهيله.
جهات قضائية خاصة اخرى:
١- القضاء الشرعي والمذهبي
أ- المحاكم الشرعية السنية: تنظر في مسائل الأحوال الشخصية الخاصة بالمسلمين السنة، كالزواج والطلاق والنفقة والحضانة والإرث ضمن اختصاصها.
ب- المحاكم الشرعية الجعفرية: تنظر في مسائل الأحوال الشخصية الخاصة بالمسلمين الشيعة، كالزواج والطلاق والنفقة والحضانة والإرث ضمن اختصاصها.
٢- المحاكم الروحية التابعة للطوائف المسيحية
تنظر، بحسب الطائفة والاختصاص، في مسائل الأحوال الشخصية لأتباع الطوائف المسيحية، مثل الزواج والطلاق والبطلان والحضانة وغيرها.
٣- القضاء الدستوري/المجلس الدستوري
يختص بالرقابة على دستورية القوانين، وينظر في الطعون المتعلقة بالقوانين وفي بعض الطعون الانتخابية، وفق الصلاحيات التي يمنحها له الدستور والقانون
توجد ٣ درجات للتقاضي في القضاء العدلي وتختلف بحسب نوع الدعوى والاختصاص، ومنها:
١- محكمة الدرجة الأولى: تنظر في القضية لأول مرة وتصدر الحكم الأول.
٢- محكمة الاستئناف: تراجع الحكم الصادر عن الدرجة الأولى عند الطعن فيه.
٣- محكمة التمييز: تراقب صحة تطبيق القانون والإجراءات في الحكم، ولا تعيد عادةً بحث القضية من البداية
u/Cedar-Bound — 2 months ago
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General Amnesty explained - شرح العفو العام
Guys please, I urge you all to READ the law and the bill yourselves. Each media outlet will purposely leave out and/or include information depending on its agenda.
Will bad people be included? Yes, of course. But let's not forget how f*cked up our judicial system in Lebanon is. A LOT of people spend YEARS in prison without ever seeing a judge or a lawyer. This is unacceptable, and that's why we're here in the first place.
General amnesty doesn't mean simply opening the doors and letting everyone out. The conditions are actually very clear. I present to you the Arabic and English translations of the relevant provisions:
The amnesty, according to the text approved by the committees, covers crimes committed before March 1, 2026. It results in the dismissal of prosecutions and penalties in the cases covered by the law, while preserving the right of those affected to seek civil compensation.
However, the law excludes a wide range of crimes, most notably premeditated murder, terrorism against civilians and military personnel, serious attacks against the army, espionage and collaboration with Israel, corruption, illicit enrichment, and offenses involving public funds.
It also excludes money laundering, crimes involving depositors’ and banks’ funds, rape, human trafficking, domestic violence, torture, and enforced disappearance, as well as the theft of antiquities, environmental crimes, and repeat offenses involving theft and drugs.
يشمل العفو، وفق النص الذي أقرّته اللجان، الجرائم المرتكبة قبل الأول من مارس/آذار 2026، ويؤدي إلى إسقاط الملاحقات والعقوبات في القضايا التي يغطيها، مع إبقاء حق المتضررين في المطالبة بالتعويضات المدنية.
لكن القانون يستثني طيفاً واسعاً من الجرائم، أبرزها القتل العمد، والإرهاب ضد المدنيين والعسكريين، والاعتداءات الخطيرة على الجيش، والتجسس والتعامل مع إسرائيل، والفساد والإثراء غير المشروع والاعتداء على المال العام.
وتُستثنَى أيضاً جرائم غسل الأموال والجرائم المرتبطة بأموال المودعين والمصارف، والاغتصاب والاتجار بالبشر والعنف الأسري والتعذيب والإخفاء القسري، إضافة إلى سرقة الآثار والجرائم البيئية وتكرار جرائم السرقة والمخدرات.
u/Cedar-Bound — 2 months ago
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August 4th
Six years later and the pain remains the same
We will never forgive, never forget and never stop demanding the truth and accountability
u/Cedar-Bound — 2 months ago
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Random village in Lebanon #9
I'm starting this series as a tribute to Lebanon, where I'll be highlighting a different village in each post along with its history, unique facts and local stories whenever available.
If you have any photos or memories of the featured village, feel free to share them in the comments. You're also welcome to suggest which village we should explore next.
Today's village is Yanouh
Located in the Byblos district of mount Lebanon (75 km from Beirut), Yanouh sits at an elevation of approximately 1,100 metres, surrounded by forests and overlooking the nahr Ibrahim valley. Although home to a relatively small population today, the village is one of Lebanon's most important archaeological sites, attracting visitors interested in the country's ancient history.
The name Yanouh is believed to derive from a Semitic root, though its exact origin remains uncertain. The village is best known for the Temple of Yanouh, a sanctuary dating back to the Phoenician and Roman periods that was later transformed into a Byzantine church. Historians also believe Yanouh served as an important religious centre dedicated to the worship of the Phoenician god Baal, before Christianity spread throughout the region. Today, its remarkably preserved ruins offer a glimpse into thousands of years of continuous civilization in Mount Lebanon.
u/Cedar-Bound — 2 months ago
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Random village in Lebanon #8
I'm starting this series as a tribute to Lebanon, where I'll be highlighting a different village in each post along with its history, unique facts and local stories whenever available.
If you have any photos or memories of the featured village, feel free to share them in the comments. You're also welcome to suggest which village we should explore next.
Today's village is Doueir
Located in the Nabatieh District of South Lebanon (70 km from Beirut), Doueir sits on rolling hills overlooking the surrounding valleys. The village is home to several thousand residents with many families traditionally relying on agriculture particularly olive groves, tobacco cultivation and seasonal fruit farming.
The name Doueir is believed to derive from the Aramaic word "Dweir" meaning "small monastery" reflecting the village's ancient origins.
Doueir is also the birthplace of the renowned Lebanese physicist Rammal Rammal, whose pioneering work in condensed matter physics earned him international recognition before his death in 1991.
Like many villages in southern Lebanon, Doueir was heavily affected during the recent war, with parts of the village sustaining damage from airstrikes and many residents forced to leave their homes. Despite these hardships, the community has continued to rebuild while preserving the village's rich history, resilience and strong sense of identity
u/Cedar-Bound — 3 months ago
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Random village in Lebanon #7
I'm starting this series as a tribute to Lebanon, where I'll be highlighting a different village in each post along with its history, unique facts and local stories whenever available.
If you have any photos or memories of the featured village, feel free to share them in the comments. You're also welcome to suggest which village we should explore next.
Suggested by a redditor from there, today's village is Bhamdoun & Bhamdoun El Mahatta.
Located in the Aley District of Mount Lebanon (23 km from Beirut), Bhamdoun and its lower quarter Bhamdoun El Mahatta, sit along the historic Beirut–Damascus route at elevations ranging from about 1,100 metres.
Once considered one of Lebanon's premier summer resorts, the town attracts thousands of visitors each year thanks to its cool climate, pine hills and panoramic mountain views. The town is also known for its religious diversity, featuring Druze khalwas, Muslim mosques and Christian churches that reflect its rich cultural heritage.
The name Bhamdoun is believed to derive from the Aramaic words "Beit Hamdoun" meaning "the house of Hamdoun" likely referring to an early settler or notable family. Simultaneously, legend has it the name originated from two ancient villages "Hama" and "Dun" that merged into one to becoming Bhamdoun.
Meanwhile Bhamdoun El Mahatta meaning "Bhamdoun Station" developed around the railway station on the former Beirut–Damascus railway (4th image) during the late 19th century, becoming a busy commercial centre. Today, the two areas remain known for their historic villas, vibrant summer atmosphere and architectural heritage.
u/Cedar-Bound — 3 months ago
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Random village in Lebanon #6
I'm starting this series as a tribute to Lebanon, where I'll be highlighting a different village in each post along with its history, unique facts and local stories whenever available.
If you have any photos or memories of the featured village, feel free to share them in the comments. You're also welcome to suggest which village we should explore next.
Today's village is Kfar Houneh
Located in Jezzine District of South Lebanon (75 km from Beirut), Kfar Houneh lies at an elevation of roughly 1,000 metres surrounded by dense pine forests and rolling hills. The village has a population of a few thousand residents, many of whom have traditionally relied on agriculture particularly olives, vineyards and fruits.
The name Kfar Houneh is of Syriac origin with "Kfar" means "village" and "Houneh" is believed to refer to "grace" or as I saw online, it could be a personal name so its exact meaning remains debated.
The village is best known for its cool mountain climate, scenic hiking trails and its proximity to the Barouk and Niha mountain ranges, making it a peaceful retreat for nature lovers throughout the year.
u/Cedar-Bound — 3 months ago
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Random village in Lebanon #5
I'm starting this series as a tribute to Lebanon, where I'll be highlighting a different village in each post along with its history, unique facts and local stories whenever available.
If you have any photos or memories of the featured village, feel free to share them in the comments. You're also welcome to suggest which village we should explore next.
Today's village is Baakline
Baakline is located in the Chouf District of Mount Lebanon (around 45 km from Beirut), it sits at an elevation of approximately 850 metres and is one of the largest and most historically significant towns in the Chouf.
Home to several thousand residents, the village is known for its lush pine forests, historic mansions and its role as a cultural and administrative centre of the region.
The name Baakline is widely believed to derive from the ancient Semitic words "Baal" (meaning lord) and "Qalin" (meaning sacred place) reflecting the area's ancient origins.
Baakline later became an important seat of the Druze emirs, particularly during the rule of the Ma'an dynasty, and today it is famous for the beautiful Baakline palace, its public library and the nearby cedar reserve and natural springs that attract visitors throughout the year.
u/Cedar-Bound — 3 months ago
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Any whiskey enjoyers here?
If so, what's your favorite kind and brands? How do you drink it?
u/Cedar-Bound — 3 months ago
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Random village in Lebanon #4
I'm starting this series as a tribute to Lebanon, where I'll be highlighting a different village in each post along with its history, unique facts and local stories whenever available.
If you have any photos or memories of the featured village, feel free to share them in the comments. You're also welcome to suggest which village we should explore next.
Today's village is Sir El Danniyeh
Sir el Denniyeh is located in North Lebanon (12km from Tripoli and 112 km from Beirut). Perched at 900 - 1150m above sea level, it is a village admired for its magnificent landscapes and natural resources.
Its underground water reservoirs are known to be the largest not only in Lebanon but across the entire Middle East. There are also more than 200 springs reaching as high as 1,713m above sea level. Given that the land is highly fertile, the economy of Sir el Denniyeh relies largely on agriculture.
The origins of the name is believed to be of Syriac origins meaning "mountains" or "springs".
u/Cedar-Bound — 3 months ago