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A Lebanese singer was criticised for hosting a New Year’s Eve concert called the biggest party in Beirut, while ignoring pleas from experts to avoid large public gatherings.
A new wave of Covid-19 infections is crippling the country’s hospitals.
Video of Assi El Hallani serenading hundreds of partygoers during a glitzy event at the Hilton hotel in Beirut showed little sign of social distancing or mask wearing.
El Hallani, a household name in Beirut, was joined by two other performers for the concert, singers Melhem Zein and Nader Al Atat.
Facing criticism online, El Hallani implied jealousy was behind the criticism of his actions.