Reissue of Beirut Fragments memoir discusses historical and current conflict in Lebanon

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The memoir Beirut Fragments by Jean Said Makdisi, sister of Edward Said, was recently reissued to reflect on the historical and contemporary conflicts in Lebanon. The text explores the Palestinian experience and the impact of the 15-year Lebanese civil war, which involved significant outside participation, including from Israel. The author notes the current…

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