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LBCI
4 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Aftermath of a deadly night: Israeli airstrikes shatter quiet in Beirut
Report by Edmond Sassine, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi The toll of the latest Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs is clear: devastation, displacement, and fear. Residents returned briefly to damaged buildings to gather what possessions they could salvage. For many, it was a final farewell to homes that were no longer habitable. The targeted buildings in Saint Therese have been reduced to heaps of debris, with surrounding structures also bearing heavy damage. The strikes were part of one of the most intense nights of bombing the area has witnessed since the ceasefire. Eight residential buildings, comprising more than 100 apartments, were destroyed in the neighborhoods of Saint Therese, Haret Hreik, Rweissat, and Al Kafaat. Despite prior warnings and so-called "precautionary" strikes issued by the Israeli army, residents described the night as terrifying. This marked the fourth Israeli attack on Beirut's southern suburbs since the ceasefire agreement, but it was the most aggressive to date. Israel claimed it was targeting Hezbollah facilities and drone-manufacturing infrastructure. In response, the Lebanese Army issued a statement detailing its actions. Upon receiving Israel's warnings, the army coordinated with the U.N.'s ceasefire monitoring committee and deployed patrols to inspect the threatened sites, despite Israel's refusal to accept their proposals. The army reaffirmed its commitment to U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 and the cessation of hostilities agreement. It warned that Israel's continued violations and its disregard for international mechanisms were undermining both the Lebanese military and the U.N.'s monitoring role and could ultimately lead the army to suspend cooperation with the monitoring committee altogether.
Associated Press
01-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Minnesota-Based Saint Therese Acquires the Belvedere Senior Community in Westlake, Ohio
Marks second acquisition in Northeast Ohio; name will change to Saint Therese of Westlake ST. LOUIS PARK, MN / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2025 / Aging care and services leader Saint Therese today announced it is acquiring The Belvedere of Heritage Retirement Communities of Westlake, Ohio. The transition of ownership is expected to occur on May 1, 2025. This marks Saint Therese's second acquisition in Northeast Ohio in the past six months , following its 2024 purchase of St. Mary of the Woods in Avon last December, and its third overall in two years, including the 2023 acquisition of IHM Senior Living in Monroe, Michigan. The Belvedere has 33 apartments of assisted living and secure memory care and is located just four miles east of St. Mary of the Woods. It currently has 36 employees, all of whom Saint Therese intends to hire. The Belvedere was most recently owned by Heritage Retirement Communities. 'This acquisition represents our commitment and dedication to the Ohio market and to grow Saint Therese's presence and impact with other mission and values-aligned communities,' said Craig Abbott, president & CEO of Saint Therese. 'Belvedere residents will have access to award-winning transitional and long-term care at St. Mary of the Woods. In turn, residents of St. Mary of the Woods will now have the option of a Saint Therese memory care community at The Belvedere.' Saint Therese will change the name of The Belvedere to Saint Therese of Westlake to reflect its integration into the organization and alignment with the Saint Therese brand. # # # About Saint Therese: Minnesota-based Saint Therese was founded in 1964 and prides itself on its rich tradition of providing exceptional care for seniors. It has locations and services in Brooklyn Park, Woodbury, Corcoran, Shoreview (all Minnesota), IHM Senior Living Community in Monroe, Mich., St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio, and The Belvedere in Westlake, Ohio. Most communities provide the full continuum of care from independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and transitional care. Saint Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview specializes in hospice and palliative care. Ascend Rehabilitation provides rehabilitation therapy, health and wellness services. Saint Therese is a nonprofit, 501©(3) senior care organization. MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Hemberger, 612-669-0381; [email protected] SOURCE: Saint Therese press release
