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Bassel El-Bizri

Mar 14, 2025, 5:22 AM

Lebanon & Israel: Time to Normalize, Time to Heal

When technology bridges history: A shared future carved in silicon. Lebanon and Israel, side by side—where innovation speaks louder than borders.

For as long as I can remember, the border with Israel wasn’t just a line on a map. It was a wall in our minds. We’ve been told the same story over and over: that we are enemies. That...

Mar 13, 2025, 6:22 AM

Peace Talks Once Unthinkable Now Within Reach

The Israeli and Lebanese flags wave side by side, symbolizing a new chapter of hope, dialogue, and the possibility of peace between two neighboring nations.

For decades, the border between Israel and Lebanon has been more than a poorly defined blue line or a barrier of concrete; it has marked a deep and painful divide. For generations, it has been a frontier defined by war,...

About Me

I'm a Canadian-Lebanese, originally from Sidon in South Lebanon, and now working as a software engineer. I grew up in Ville Saint-Laurent, Montreal, surrounded by a diverse Jewish community. With personal ties to both Lebanese and Israeli narratives, I explore the region's complex history, culture, and identity. My focus is on fostering dialogue, challenging assumptions, and sharing lesser-known stories with honesty and depth—offering a balanced perspective shaped by lived experience.