{"id":26554,"date":"2023-07-27T00:03:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T03:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bambisafkar.ca\/?p=26554"},"modified":"2023-07-27T00:40:35","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T03:40:35","slug":"the-apocalyptic-beirut-double-blast-ahead-of-its-third-anniversary-through-the-continuous-courage-of-judge-tarek-bitar-and-the-beauty-of-a-poetic-song","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bambisafkar.ca\/index.php\/2023\/07\/27\/the-apocalyptic-beirut-double-blast-ahead-of-its-third-anniversary-through-the-continuous-courage-of-judge-tarek-bitar-and-the-beauty-of-a-poetic-song\/","title":{"rendered":"The apocalyptic Beirut double blast, ahead of its third anniversary, through the continuous courage of Judge Tarek Bitar and the beauty of a poetic song"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In eight days, that is on August 4, 2023, Beirutis will commemorate the third anniversary of their surrealistic port explosion, which destroyed much of Beirut. Of note, the double explosion was “the largest non-nuclear blast in history<\/em>” (https:\/\/rb.gy\/e6k5z<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, this human-made tragedy resulted in the following outcomes: 218 deaths, 7500 injuries, 300, 000 instant homeless people, 150+ permanently disabled, over 3\/4 of massive destruction of Lebanon’s capital, 4 hospitals totally destroyed, and US$15, 000, 000, 000 worth of damage. All this without forgetting all those who have been traumatized; many of whom migrated around the world, including Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you may likely recall (or guess), Bambi has MANY older posts about this topic, all archived on this blog. In this post, she wants to simply share with you two pieces of: (1) information, filled with integrity as well as courage; and (2) music, entitled “Beyrouth souveraine<\/em>” [The Sovereign Beirut<\/em>] with Ms. Thilda Moubayed as the poet-lyric writer, Ms. Louise Molinaro as the singer, Mr. Pierre Abou Jaoud\u00e9 as the videographer, Ms. Molinaro and Mr. Alain Dubart as the composers, Mr. Dubart as the recording and mastering professional, and Ms. Molinaro, as the producer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, let’s start with the media information: L’Orient Le Jour <\/em>(OLJ) <\/em>informed us today of the following (https:\/\/rb.gy\/nbzlp<\/a>): “The investigating judge at the Court of Justice, Tarek Bitar, wants to continue his investigation into the double explosion at the port at all costs<\/strong>, several judicial sources tell OLJ. In office for two and a half years, the magistrate was only able to conduct his investigation for six months because of the obstacles of the political class. A few days before the commemoration of the third anniversary of the tragedy of August 4, “he is determined to sooner or later reach the end of his investigation which, it seems, has been three-quarters completed”, assures a senior magistrate who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the file. \u201cDespite the smear campaigns, moral pressure and threats to his life, he does not want to drop the case unless the CSM and the Minister of Justice who appointed him decide to revoke him,\u201d <\/strong>he adds”.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Judge Tarek Bitar, Beirut’s hero, who deserves a Nobel Peace Prize instead of threats to his life.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Following this piece of information, now is the time for music. The YoutTube<\/em> video, which you can watch below, will be followed by a quick English translation of the French poem (shared at the end of this post). As usual, thanks to Mr. Google Translat<\/em>e whose English words are shockingly powerful, even without rhyming, like in the original French poetry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is the truth for Beirut, almost three years later? And will there ever be justice, and a resemblance of healing, for the families of the victims? Bambi will not end this post, as she usually does. Instead, she will invite you to come up with your own conclusion about the hope of change in the land of impunity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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