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Beirut Waterfront Juxtaposes Loss, Life, and Luxury Amid Regional Conflict

First article: 22 mar. 2026, 11:01 | Last update: 22 mar. 2026, 11:01 | 1 source | 1 article
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The New York Times reports on the striking juxtaposition present on Beirut's waterfront. Despite the ongoing regional conflicts and past traumas, life persists, and luxury developments stand as symbols of resilience and perhaps, denial. This contrast highlights the complex reality of Beirut, where the echoes of war resonate alongside the pursuit of normalcy and opulence.

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On Beirut’s Waterfront, Loss Meets Life, and Luxury, Amid War Foto: New York Times
New York Times Abdi Latif Dahir and Diego Ibarra Sanchez 22 mar. 2026, 11:01 (2 hours ago)

On Beirut’s Waterfront, Loss Meets Life, and Luxury, Amid War

Thousands displaced by Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s capital now shelter along the promenade hugging the Mediterranean Sea. They share it with joggers, cyclists and dog walkers, alongside dizzying displays of wealth.

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