Macron at the IMA: Facing the brutality of empires, Lebanon resists

Echoing the sound of bombings, another voice — from the depths of time — rose up this afternoon at the Arab World Institute (IMA), during the opening of the "Byblos, Millennia-old City of Lebanon" exhibition. The new president, Anne-Claire Legendre, welcomed a large and attentive audience, praising the determination of the teams and the depth of Franco-Lebanese friendship that made this ambitious project possible. She spoke of a true “cry of resistance” in the face of threats to Lebanese heritage under heavy bombing, announcing the aid of 50,000 euros, via ALIPH, intended for the restoration of damaged sites.In the room, the presence of many political and diplomatic figures highlighted the significance of the event: Lebanese parliamentarians, ambassadors, and the governor of the Banque du Liban (BDL, central bank) were in...