Lebanon's independence on November 22, 1943, marked a pivotal moment in its modern history. The Lebanese people succeeded in freeing themselves from the French Mandate, imposed since 1920 following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. This achievement was the culmination of a prolonged political and popular struggle, driven by national leaders and the collective desire to build an independent state that unites Lebanon’s diverse society.
However, today, we as Lebanese face profound challenges in finding common ground, even on the simplest issues. Deep political and sectarian divisions have fractured our beloved nation. Since 1982, Lebanon has endured a series of hardships, from Israel’s occupation to Syria’s dominance, and now the shadow of Iranian influence over our state.
It is time for us, as a people, to strive for a secular state—one that recognizes us not as members of sects but as Lebanese nationals. Forty-two years of suffering is enough. Let us work toward a Lebanon that embodies the unity and independence our forebears fought so hard to achieve.
TEAM LEADER OF ELECTRICAL @ UNIPAKHELLAS
1wI wish for the war to stop, for peace to prevail and for joy to appear on the faces of the people of Lebanon. Let the joy come to the faces of the children. And let the bad times be in the past.