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Re:Welders set off Beirut blast while securing explosives by scoot on Friday August 14, 2020 @07:02PM (#24164284)
> they don’t know how they’re going to receive more glass

Who is "they"?

The port is partially operational [1], Tripoli hasn't closed, and there is unofficial trade with Syria.

[1] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/beirut-port-resumes-p...

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Re:Welders set off Beirut blast while securing explosives by TaylorAlexander on Friday August 14, 2020 @09:02PM (#24165053)
It was whoever KPFA was interviewing about the situation recently. Someone in the area at least. Can’t remember who, sorry.
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Re:Welders set off Beirut blast while securing explosives by gonesilent on Friday August 14, 2020 @10:40PM (#24165426)
I think Syria is also out of glass...
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