Huda Kattanさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Huda KattanInstagram)「Repost @huda Normalizing tragedy in the Middle East needs to stop. The events of the past week in Lebanon have shaken many of us to our core, and my heart goes out to all of those affected, who have lost lives, families, homes and businesses. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately, there’s a lot that goes unseen in the Middle East, so being originally from and now living in this region, I want to do what I can to support. I want to give some context about what’s happening in Lebanon that you may not have seen on the news. Before the tragic explosion that took place on August 4th, the Lebanese people had already suffered from decades of economic mismanagement, which lead to daily electricity cuts, astronomically high unemployment rates, poor health and extreme poverty. Foreign currency has practically run out, and now rapid inflation has left people unable to buy food and other basic essentials. This was pre-COVID. Add to this the dramatic impact of the global pandemic and you are left with with completely inadequate healthcare systems making it almost impossible to take care of anyone. The explosion last week at Beirut ports has laid waste to a beautiful city rich in culture and history has tragically left over 130 people dead (many still missing), almost 5,000 injured and approx. 300,000 without homes while hundreds of businesses have been completely destroyed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have no words to describe the pain the Lebanese people are going through, and having seen it happen to my own country of Iraq, it deeply saddens me to see this happening elsewhere. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s time for us to come together to give the people of Lebanon the support they deserve. Swipe left to see the trusted local charities you can donate to and follow to help. Most importantly, share what’s happening in your Stories or by having a conversation about what’s going on – Lebanon needs your support 🙏🏽🇱🇧❤️ #prayforlebanon Images via @theslowfactory」8月10日 1時46分