Negligence and Decay: Lebanon’s Building Collapse Exposes Dangers of Government Failure

In the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, a multistory apartment building collapsed on Sunday, killing at least two people—a child and a woman—while rescue teams continue to search for survivors amid the rubble. This tragedy is not merely an accident; it is a stark reminder of systemic government failure that dangerously compromises citizen safety. How Long Will Neglect Continue to Endanger Lives? The collapse occurred in Bab Tabbaneh, one of Tripoli’s poorest neighborhoods, long plagued by substandard infrastructure and chronic government neglect. Residents’ repeated warnings about unsafe buildings have gone unheeded, resulting in preventable tragedies. With no clear accountability or...