Safaa Ayyad

Ayyad

Lebanese journalist. Writes for a number of publications including Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's Arabic-language sister publication.

Residents in Lebanon refused to leave, despite Israel attacks

Israeli strikes killed hundreds of civilians across south Lebanon before a ceasefire, but many residents refused to flee

19 April, 2026

South Lebanon’s medics brave Israeli attacks to heal the wounded

Doctors and nurses in southern Lebanon risk their lives every day to keep hospitals running amid ongoing Israeli attacks and mass displacement

18 March, 2026

By destroying Nabatieh market Israel aims to eradicate heritage

Israel's destruction of the historic Nabatieh marketplace in southern Lebanon is a devastating blow to not only the city's residents but the entire region

18 October, 2024

Lebanon's communities mobilise in support amid Israeli attacks

Lebanon has seen a surge of solidarity as communities gather to organise assistance for the thousands displaced amid Israel's brutal bombardment

30 September, 2024