Lebanon

Many Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in January, not December. In Lebanon, Christians say the holiday is extra poignant for them this year.

A neighborhood watch group in a Christian Beirut neighborhood is on the lookout for militant operatives, which could make the area a target for Israeli airstrikes.

With the Israeli-Hamas conflict widening to fight Hezbollah in Lebanon, filmmaker Nick Mery shares with the public his award-winning, filmed portrait of his ancestral homeland. "The power of the human spirit is inextinguishable," he says. "And Lebanon is no stranger to conflict or strife."

Skybar, one of Beirut's most popular nightclubs, has turned into a shelter for hundreds of displaced people who've fled Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon in recent weeks.

As Israel bombards Lebanon, the World Health Organization verifies 23 recent attacks on health care facilities and vehicles. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Firass Abiad, Lebanon's health minister.

Dahieh, where Hassan Nasrallah was killed, is both a Hezbollah stronghold and one of the most vibrant parts of Beirut.

Israel's attacks on Hezbollah have created problems for Lebanese people and the many Syrian refugees who live there. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Tanya Evans of the International Rescue Committee.

Lebanon is a cultural hub for Arab music. Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar has been talking with musicians there about how they're dealing with escalating conflict in the region.

Residents of Lebanon who do not support Hezbollah are caught between the Iran-backed militia and Israel as violence between them increases.

A San Antonio artist will have a documentary about his ancestors' home country featured at the Cine Paris Film Festival next year.