Inside an Armed Bank Raid in Lebanon

Banks in Lebanon have put limits on how much money people can withdraw from their own savings so Lebanese depositors - facing one of the worst economic crises in history - are taking matters into their own hands and holding up banks to get their money back.
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[@HappySlapperKid]

nah m8 this video was fake and gay

[@mythicalmeanderings]

It's kind of absurd because it can hardly be called a robbery, it's just an incredibly aggressive withdrawal. I used to be a bank teller and I feel bad for both the teller and the customer, what a crazy situation.

[@godofentity]

There's a commercial that once existed for payday loans, the slogan was. "It's MY MONEY, and I want it NOW!" --- That should be the title of this video, rather than this bs about them being robbers when the robbers are the banks.

[@squidboy6404]

Is it gud for the economy tho.

[@ravinraven6913]

then you should know if everyone withdrawls their money then their economy would plunge lower than if they set this limit...this is literally what the USA did in the great depression and it worked.... Since then we don't even have banks open sunday. It was closed sunday to limit withdraws and just never changed back. Without that limit we might not have bounced back, which means we could be just as bad as half the countries in the world. like England, its been 60+ years since ww2 ended and they still live like they are on rations.

[@NWJF]

​@@ravinraven6913 the contention isn't the rule or a debate concerning it's efficacy. It's right in the first few moments of the story. Depositers were limited to $400 /mo while the ruling (read "rich") class were able to move millions with ease and impunity. The rich were able to move and protect their wealth from depreciation while the working class were forced to accept their devalued money and given no control over their money.

[@aaronawoodard]

@@godofentity I am almost certain those commercials were for structured settlements

[@JudasMaccabeus1]

When he said “I’m willing to die so my son can continue his studies” Wow. What a father. I hope his son realizes how lucky he is to have a father of that caliber

[@nonamexd9856]

must be awful for the son, knowing what his dad has done.

[@ivan_0590]

@@nonamexd9856 That is very subjective. Maybe the son is completely proud of his father for confronting the bank and winning, even if it means robbing the bank with a gun and Molotv cocktails. We will never know...

[@macmissy916]

PRICELESS

[@nonamexd9856]

@@ivan_0590 His son is trying to become a doctor, and therefore has promised to save lives while is father is putting people in danger witch might end up killing them....

[@quaylan2074]

​@@nonamexd9856 What would do if your government made it so you can't access your finances?

[@DrownInLysergic]

I 100% agree with these people. This isn't a robbery, this is THEIR OWN MONEY. Give these people the money that is already theirs, they have every right to their own money. I understand why they've had to go to such lengths as choosing possible violence. They're being denied their own money which they've worked for, and they have every right to that money.

[@carlsmith4568]

Lol right, so that totally justified threatening civilians that had nothing to do with it, got it

[@grimgoreironhide9985]

@@carlsmith4568When those civilians are following orders from their paymasters then yes.

[@AK-fb2yd]

no no you got that wrong. If you deposit money into your Bank account then that money is not yours anymore. Its now property of the Bank and they can do with "your" money whatever they like. This Situation is extreme and of course it causes a trust loss so you would give them no more money but not against the law look it up und start to think my friend :)

[@nam9221]

@@AK-fb2ydwhen people who think like you increase all accountability will be lost

[@ArnieOcfemia]

​@@AK-fb2ydIt is still the money of the People. What the bank is merely doing is borrowing it to expand their business. They're just holding the money of the People. They never owned the money.

[@SuperRJ2012]

I have so many feelings while watching this, my heart is open to the brave men and women demanding their money back and the bank tellers for putting their lives on the line like this.

[@curbyourshi1056]

They'd be better off just taking executives and government officials responsible hostage. Definitely nothing to do with the tellers, of which I was one in a past life.

[@SuperRJ2012]

@@curbyourshi1056 I feel you but i feel this is a much better way of getting their point across this being a lot more indirect. Them kidnapping or taking one individual hostage would not go so well. Plus the logistics and planning alone of such a thing would be way out of the realm of what these ordinary people are capable of doing. High stress, high tension, extremely desperate. I feel people would get hurt. At least with this, in a since their hijacking there money more than the bank it self seeing their only taking what's there's to begin with.

[@MaryamofShomal]

I’m not one for violence, but in this instance, I fully empathize with the people of Lebanon. It’s outrageous what the elite have done to that beautiful country!

[@steve_chi_legge]

Let the omelettes flow I say!

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

As a Lebanese-American, I pray every day for the people of Lebanon - particularly those in Beirut. I have relatives over there still, and I cannot imagine how bad it must be in those living conditions.

[@bingo8789]

Just wait. You'll see too

[@MA-fg5hz]

This has been happening in china as well. Hundreds of thousands of people can't get their money out of the banks. Same situation. What's going on?

[@lovebug9696]

whats killing bank tellers going to do

[@Danxethenightaway]

Honestly, can you imagine going to work and saving money for the government to tell you you can’t take it out?! That’s unbelievable to me. More power to these people. They are not committing a crime, they simply want their money back. Free anyone who’s in prison over this.

[@luluah1198]

yea I can imagine it happening even in the UK. Don’t trust any of them look what they did in covid . Look at the lucrative ppE contracts they made And tried to hide . And they partied it up

[@JohnnyBlaze6954]

A perfect example of how and why Bitcoin can be the future!

[@caitlynkiramman938]

@@JohnnyBlaze6954 I mean, he's not wrong though. The government does not hold any way to control cryptocurrencies. But the mistake has been made at this point. And the problem is already on going.

[@HUGOAUDITORE117]

@@DaleTheAlmondMan “bruh” what?

[@lionellillard4305]

@@HUGOAUDITORE117 Lets say they had their money in bitcoin... A massive shareholder sells causing the price of bitcoin to drop from 50k down to 30k... you would gamble your whole life savings like that? it's fine to have a small portion of your money in bitcoin but nobody has 100% of their portfolio in any crypto

[@steadmanman940]

Vice truly is a work of art. I watch every video just thinking to myself "How the hell do they just record this stuff!?" Bravi, Vice team. You literally risk your lives for the sake of the news.

[@auri2501]

Yet they are bankrupt

[@jongmaster2]

​@@auri2501true stories dont make a profit. almost like the system is design to fail to keep stories like these a secret

[@auri2501]

@@jongmaster2 no, they they went woke. Their mistake

[@innoama]

@@auri2501 tf does woke even mean at this point

[@arandomuser8364]

@@auri2501what is “woke” to you? It has lost any meaning.

[@MrBluefauxhawk]

Every video I see her in I think the same thing. She is so courageous and cunning. The way she holds herself in the most intense situations is inspiring. Such a boss, you shine light on some of the darkest corners of the world so we can see from the safety of your home. Your family is lucky to have someone like you. Such a role model, beaming confidence. A true inspiration.

[@sethhowerton1489]

Yes very stunning and brave woman....maybe she should be Ms. Marvel. 🤣

[@liams5056]

ummmmmmmmm......... \ simp

[@Ikmsi_is_pro]

@@liams5056 agreed

[@pixel-vixen]

@@liams5056 that’s your reaction to a woman who is inspirational? Your brains have been fried so bad fr

[@UncleRaj1]

I really think it is insulting and disgusting to even call these acts robberies. This is literally people collecting what is rightfully theirs, by any means necessary.

[@williamyoung9401]

Just tell the bank managers, "Money is neither gained nor lost. It is simply, transferred, from one perception to another." =P

[@classicjonesy]

Agreed.. if they're stealing their own money then it isn't a bank raid, just taking what they've rightly paid tax and earned by force. I definitely don't agree with violence but in this instance the bank has wronged them.

[@jonathonmoores9137]

Yeah they were the ones who were robbed it’s a joke

[@danemon8423]

that's what every bank in the world does. They owned your money. If something go bad they'll use your money etc

[@spaceriot23]

@@Kyle_d cryptocurrency never ever gonna fixed this

[@Phoenix-nl2ut]

The sister got me crying. Doing everything to help her sister out.

[@LS-kp6em]

same that was heart breaking

[@kennethobrien6537]

I was strong until that point. It was an empathetic turn I knew was going to happen, but not when. Great editors and handlers allowed the host to show the pure humanity and suffering of these everyday folk. Good job Vice!

[@dragoncircus1830]

the way her sister’s nails were painted and well kept. when people really love someone they care and help with the smallest of things. i wish these women the best❤

[@MultiSciGeek]

Man the sister has serious psychopath vibes. The way she smiled to the bank manager... Gosh that's some Joker sh*t.

[@romeofoxtrot6877]

Well You Have Their Sympathies

[@rickfrelman3461]

“what would you use to hold up the bank“ grabs mw2 Molotov 💀

[@RealJonSarge]

"The judicary is dead" One of the most powerful lines in this whole video.

[@spectrum838]

“Noooooo You can’t just film a live heist!” Vice:

[@EricBurbeck]

Is it really a heist to ask for your own money, though?

[@thastayapongsak4422]

Not a heist. Only a raid

[@itzmeolivia]

@@thastayapongsak4422A deserved one.

[@expandedhistory]

This is the Vice News we know and want.

[@Channel9iNE]

Bro I swear yall write this on every vice video

[@ArmyMan0077111]

Vice News is ignoring the real issue: Hezbollah - a Lebanese terrorist group - which has taken the country hostage. If the people of Lebanon have the courage to eliminate them once and for all, Lebanon will be a prosperous and peace loving nation which will finally promote regional peace

[@arturofernandez4874]

and it never left, y'all just cry because they started doing videos about trans and gays as well

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

@@arturofernandez4874 🎯🎯🎯💯🙏🏼 Hear, hear! VICE has always been on point...

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@Seeyou Seemee i don't like trans or gays but idgaf so those videos dont bother me. It clearly bothers u snowflake so go cry. Do you cry everytime you see a video topic on youtube you don't like? you must cry alot...

[@amnostudios]

im crying seeing this, i love lebanon and my heart is with these people always

[@EssamAlGhalib]

This is one of the best documentaries I have seen in a while. That courageous and investigative journalist deserves an award. Such a sad state of affairs for the Lebanese people.

[@jakeicloud]

Vice you got a one in a million journalist right there. Hind deserves a payrise all her work is incredible

[@jmoore112344]

Seriously. I can't imagine what it's like for her to interview extremists and criminals knowing the only thing protecting her is a press badge, especially in the middle east.

[@jakeicloud]

@@jmoore112344 Press badge actually puts your a more risk and lets not forget the fact that shes a women which puts a bigger target on her heaf

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@opama shut up

[@Brad-ub8pt]

@opama why you keep posting an irrelevant video?

[@justinanderson617callme]

This. Amazing, impressive work. Reminds me of original Vice. Also there are a few other reporters in Vice who are just so classic , because they understand. I’m not even going to explain what they understand , but looks like the investor board got more than they could ever imagine…

[@WePair_]

Hind Hassan is such a fearless individual, speaking to Taliban leaders deep inside enemy territory, joining a live bank heist.. hats off to you, you're incredible. These were some intense 23 minutes.

[@enigma5014]

hope he last longer

[@shadowpawn]

Fox News would never hire her

[@phara0h623]

not really a heist when its their own money they are demanding lol

[@enigma5014]

@@phara0h623 still they're indangering other individual or innocent people. they should go to the owner of the bank instead of punishing civilians

[@DANY-ez1xr]

@@enigma5014owners probably don’t even live in the country.

[@snow8617]

Sally's smile on her face while sharing her story speaks ton on what she can do for her sister to get treated.

[@alanmlkbanda]

I am Brazilian and I lived 5 years in Lebanon. Btw a quick fact: Brazil is th country with most Lebanese in the world. There are more Lebanese in Brazil than in Lebanon. The most loving and welcoming people of the Arab World! Sunday in Lebanon if you go to a Lebanese friend’s home, generally the family and extended family will be gathered and the matriarch will have put the most amazing food table you can think off. Even a modest family will have you eat as one of their own and invite you to keep eating. And when you have no space left they’ll still offer you food 😂 and it’s like it never ends. Great memories I have. Lebanon was destined to more than that. What’s happening there is not what I knew when I was there. It’s also the most Catholic Arab country in the world. Ukraine was invaded and billions upon billions, if not trillion already, flowed in to assist. Lebanon goes through that and the world is silent, the world looks and barely does anything. At least we have good reporting thanks to medias such as Vice. I commend the Lebanese reporter whom I don’t know and have never seen or heard about before but you can see that even though she has settled somewhere else, following her life and career elsewhere (the UK judging by her accent) she doesn’t turn her gaze away from her country and its suffering. Lebanese abroad have family still there and they’ll always support them no matter what. Family ties are as strong as can be.Thanks God countries are usually welcoming to Lebanese from what I’ve seen throughout my life. It’s not hard for them to migrate to or countries, developed countries. They usually enjoy good reputation and are welcomed more easily than other Arab citizens from other countries. Some do migrate cause they don’t see an out there and see that out going abroad. Some simply planned early on to go study and or live abroad anyway. But a Lebanese that turns his back on his country is yet to be found. Even though they have their life somewhere else they remain connected to their roots, they’re always proud to be from Lebanon, to be Lebanese. I always get hyped when I meet a Lebanese outside the country. I can always tell when a Lebanese is around. Their accent is unmistakable when they speak Arabic, French or English. Plus they’re usually very stylish. The Lebanese aren’t just about the most amazing food in the world to me, they’re made of a big heart which make them worthy of ten times what they put forward. Lebanese women… aah.. let’s not even get started there… or I’ll write a book.

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Between the Afghan withdrawal, Ukraine war, Iran protests and Lebanese financial meltdown, VICE is putting incredible and inspiring interviews and footage into the zeitgeist.

[@nokites]

It’ll be a just world when they don’t have any content to put out lol

[@brockchipchura3429]

All while cheering for joe biden and spreading misinformation about the Republicans and covid. Want to know why the media, Hollywood and the dmc have been freaking out for the past 6 years? Because the plan was for Hillary to take office so they could get this whole build back better agenda started. No worries, Joe biden is in charge, we have January 6 hearings, the media has everyone brainwashed at this point and let's see what has happened since Joe biden took office. 1. Mandates for an experimental medical treatment. 2. Overspending, more money have been spent in the past 2 years then the past 30 years, it's what happens when an empire is falling, the people in power loot what's left. 3. The start of ww3. This is the big one. The only thing in the list that really matters, Joe bidens son is directly connected with criminals in ukraine, the previous president that is tied to biden is Obama who in is his term in office had a hand in planting the current president of ukraine. Hence the problems in 2014. Hillary during her debates said Claire she would have no fly zone in Syria which basically would cause ww3. The thing the media doesn't tell you is that the monsters own the 5 company's that run all your news media also make weapons and oil. They are the people that send you to war and steal your children's future. Obama bailed out the banks and the auto industry, while these people showed up in private jets. 🙄 But let's be honest, who paid for his campaign? Was it the average Joe or was it paid for by Wallstreet? Why do politicians leave office and have these massive payments for speaking fees? Are we all going to pretend that taking 250k for 1 hour talk isn't a bribe? Are we really going to ignore that? Trump isn't any good I promise you that but for far too many years you people have ignored what is so obviously happening it makes me sick. I refuse to believe that the general American people cannot use common sense and see things for what they are. I feel that they have an appetite for destruction. Btw I'm canadian and have obviously never voted in the USA nor will I ever be involved. This is just a guy from the outside of a window looking in. Just too bad all I see is blind sheep.

[@Brad-ub8pt]

@Yara Yo thanks was trying to find this one again.

[@williamyoung9401]

"Meanwhile, to everyone who's poor who watches these shows," (which is everyone, because the Rich know exactly what they're doing to us,) "please give to Vice News generously, because we know you can afford it after wages not going up for 40 years."

[@brockchipchura3429]

@@williamyoung9401 also make sure to give them money because the propaganda they are spreading is left from the establishment that owns them.

[@calzos]

What a gripping 23 minutes, my heart goes out to the people of lebanon

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Absolutely... as beautiful a place as it can be, I'm grateful my family left after the first World War. I wish I could meet my relatives over there, but I was born in the early '80s, and it's always been too dangerous. My family that has been there says it is truly a beautiful culture and the people are amazing. So tragic.

[@dalmatiandevilTV]

It Will come to your country and my also

[@veryepikhuman3958]

i cant imagine having to hold up a bank to get YOUR OWN money. thats outrageous

[@joel1228]

It really got me when that father in the bank said, "I'm ready to die so my son can continue his education". Powerful stuff.

[@FrankieG11303]

i love how vice news does videos like this its way easier to understand what people are going through when you see it in action (edit: 2k likes???? tysm!)

[@Maya_Pinion]

These vice vids should be used to educate in schools,colleges etc.then,u get it *****

[@ots8238]

i still dont understand how she just like asks "will you be willing to commit crime?, can i come record?" lmao

[@SteveAustin-mo2ve]

its easy to do that with paid actors and scripts.

[@Jem_Apple]

@@ots8238in this instance they arent just breaking the law. They’re taking what is there’s back from institutionalised thieves. A thief is a thief. Wether or not they are friends with the government

[@Onrcc]

@@Maya_Pinion vice news has been caught for telling false news many times but it is still fun to watch them

[@camcamwatt]

This is unreal on so many levels. Power to the people of Lebanon 🇱🇧

[@SM-ls9ee]

Yeah, this is staged! 🤡🤡🤡

[@TahmL]

Shlava you crane … Lebanon !

[@sikxo]

@@SM-ls9ee no

[@VR_schles5626]

You sound like such a western simpleton 🤣

[@TahmL]

@@VR_schles5626 🤣

[@darkchannel1289]

Tears in my eyes, this is incredible what is happening to this beautiful country.

[@madebydwat]

Never thought I see something like this ever! Keep up the content the world needs 🔥

[@congaroach]

as a Lebanese person currently living here, i am upset to say it is as bad as it seems, even worse. i hope that when people watch this video they understand that Lebanese people are just trying to live. The government has stolen from us for years, and the least we can do is fight back. please pray for lebanon and it’s people.

[@SmackDabCola]

and people the west screaming end times for ffs change the world why should we wait for a god or a savior

[@MaryamofShomal]

@@SmackDabCola I’m a Christian, and I believe Jesus would agree with you. OP: God bless you dude. Praying for Lebanon and her people to rise up again in triumph 🙏🏽

[@urhunn7778]

Sure, it is perfectly understandable. If the same thing happened to us, we would also visit our bank with a gun in our hand.

[@TossMesh]

I know that it's been getting better recently

[@Thisguy2736]

​@@urhunn7778we would starvation of you and your children if you would have them is a strong motivator you may need to pay for their schooling ect dont underestimate what people will do to live when the government hurts their citizens its time for a revolution as citizens make the government and citys go around so to mistreat what keeps you running is a crime itself

[@kobyschechter8163]

Lebanon is an absolutely beautiful country with great people, food, culture, and history dating back 2,000+ years. It’s absolutely terrible what their corrupt government has done to them and it’s not going to get better anytime soon.

[@--5916]

specially with western democracy

[@nadim0309]

@@--5916 especially with eastern dictatorship.

[@jnoub2947]

@@--5916 that’s what destroyed it

[@firefly9838]

Sound like a pessimist. Anything is possible if the people come together.

[@nasr2433]

Nah, it’s actually the people who destroyed their own country, I live in Lebanon, Lebanese society is pathetic and they absolutely love their leaders’ corruption.

[@JustsomeSteve]

Wow, just wow. One of the rawest journalistic pieces I've ever seen.

[@HalleBerrys04]

I have watched this video several times and I still feel for the people of Lebanon. I hope the people continue to fight for human rights and freedom of corrupt government and politicians. Power to the people. I will continue to stay updated and pray for Lebanon 🇱🇧

[@jondizon9817]

That sucks. I have friends in Lebanon and it hurts to see how bad things are.

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Seriously... I'm Lebanese-American, and have family over there. I don't know how they make it thru a single day. Prayers to everyone over there... 🙏🏼 😔

[@ArmyMan0077111]

Vice News is ignoring the real issue: Hezbollah - a Lebanese terrorist group - which has taken the country hostage. If the people of Lebanon have the courage to eliminate them once and for all, Lebanon will be a prosperous and peace loving nation which will finally promote regional peace

[@ibizawavey8630]

Hate to say this but it is coming to whatever 'country' you live in.

[@2wordname]

@@ibizawavey8630 That is my concern. Either way, I am prepared for a barter economy. It is very easy to distill sugar and water into rum. Lots of people like rum. They have stuff I want, I give them rum, they give me cash. This is the oldest hustle in the game.

[@2wordname]

selling cigarettes can also be profitable. sometimes, I just fill them with herbs, and a little bit of weed or tobacco.

[@jadenmolina3280]

There is good people in this world. The dad is willing to die to make sure his son gets through school, no matter the situations. It's so hard watching this because a lot of families fight and work hard to make sure that their kids can be better than them or get out of a horrible place and live life. Much respect to all of you guys in Lebanon. I pray for you guys.

[@ir1744]

But he is willing to end other peoples lives in the process which is not good. He wants the best for his son but his actions are unacceptable just as other injustices are unacceptable too.

[@joshuapauls.baylon1568]

if good is blowing up other people's lives in behalf of others also, then what happened during 9/11 was good nice logic dude

[@pradag533]

@@ir1744 have your government take your life rn let’s see what you’ll do

[@chri1790]

Some of y'all be honest y'all would do the same when the same situation fall upon you. You guys just don't know or haven't face the same crisis.Sometimes violent is the answer,no people with power would listen to ones without power.

[@uninterested6741]

@@ir1744 He will kill the powerful who subjugate him. how else will he survive? how will he eat? live in his home?

[@m.7912]

Honestly, god bless these people. Sometimes corruption can only be addressed with violence.

[@BotMaster_AI]

Great journalism, capturing the interview and the raw emotion involved, such as the interviewer's shock at hearing him talk about selling his kidney for his child's education. I wish the best for everyone in Lebanon. This is a nightmare and these people deserve better.

[@KryzysX]

fr

[@JakeSafetyMan]

well said

[@BcnEggNChz_]

vice really getting hands on with this, WHOA

[@jakeicloud]

Thanks do Hind Hassan not Vice

[@nizamaroth]

If this doesn’t win every journalism award, we RAID EVERY JOURNALISM AWARD!

[@adamajs3836]

I got Molotovs 😏

[@yuyu-by2by]

@@thotslayer9914 ur so cringe

[@HerrKvellepelle]

This was good reporting. The Vice i know and love.

[@fionaabraham7263]

Excellent piece!

[@dannyyogendra51]

Hind Hassan has to one of the most courageous reports I've seen.

[@manbtosh]

this is the types of vice videos I love. the reporters are not afraid to do what it takes to get into the action. congrats

[@productivitygod7887]

gives me nightcrawler vibes

[@bfsae484]

one of the most interesting things to come from vice in a while nice to see it

[@linkrun21]

Very good video I loved the detail

[@dicknemos8360]

11:23 that face you make when you realize you're reporting a live bank raid

[@dicknemos8360]

same face i made at 13:25 when I realized its American money

[@kagisomkhabela3373]

H for hectic

[@michaelvick2872]

@@dicknemos8360 it’s 150k Lebanese pound to 100$ usd. They use dollars

[@YourFellowArab]

Amazing video - this is the most raw piece of journalism I’ve ever seen. Thanks for this.

[@OmarCheats]

EYY what you doing here lol

[@akapples5925]

Can’t tell if this is sarcasm or not 🤣

[@robg1358]

It fake what are you talking about clown

[@Brandon-tz2wh]

yes

[@craig_4931]

actual decent vice video, this is unheard of

[@Ryansanders80]

my favorite part of this is he isn't even robbing the bank, he is just withdrawing his money

[@The_clips_that_Dip]

When she whipped out the Molotov so casually I started dying🤣🤣

[@Connor3932]

The thought of having to hold up a bank like a robbery to get your own money is absolutely baffling to me. My heart goes out to the people of Lebanon. Do what you must to take what is rightfully yours!

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

If everyone in the west attempted to withdraw all their money in cash. The exact same thing would happen. There’s nowhere near enough physical currency to account for all the numbers on a screen money.

[@moon-ry8bb]

@Gameplay Videos is**

[@GerryStuff]

@Gameplay Videos i wouldn't be worried at all if i were present in that bank, unless i worked for such bank. their intention is not to hurt people, they want their money back.

[@adamwright4135]

@Gameplay Videos Exactly. And I hope SOME people watching are thinking: maybe those bitcoin people are actually onto something after all

[@mcgee6177]

So you would kill an innocent person to get your money out of a bank?

[@EscSec]

17:35 When he said 'harami', I was like 'yeh toh hum bhi use kartein hain. But the journalism is so on point here. Massive courage shown by the crew.

[@llllliiiiillllliiiiii]

In tears right now no words just tears..

[@anttr9098]

Having to steal your own money is messed up

[@alaeddinejabrane6862]

Vice giving me 2013 ‘vice’ vibes

[@ALotOfCancer]

Fr

[@christianmaas8934]

Between the Afghan withdrawal, Ukraine war, Iran protests and Lebanese financial meltdown, VICE is putting incredible and inspiring interviews and footage into the zeitgeist.

[@oli2173]

U wierdos say this every 3 videos bruh

[@ngatiharty1]

This is absolutely heartbreaking.

[@Karlach_]

This is true journalism! Amazing work to everyone involved. I wish more press would be like this.

[@mckenziehosey9949]

And vice has done it once again. Pushing the boundaries of conventional journalism is what really makes them worth watching. Additionally, my heart goes out to the people of Lebanon. Every day I feel like the US gets closer to this, people driven solely by desperation to keep their loved ones alive and fed.

[@astralfluxaf]

This is what happens when people are forced between a rock and a hard place… It’s not a crime when one has no other options due to the way the system has set it up.

[@7.62_x_54mmR]

Scary how they keep calm while being in a dangerous situation deciding if they should give money and not get harmed while the depositor doesn’t in a gunfight, crazy how they deal with it.

[@JuicedEdits23]

vice is off the hook crazy. big ups to them they need a raise

[@unamor]

This happened in Argentina in 2001. This kidnapping of people's savings was called El Corralito (The Little Fence). As far as I know, no one had the courage to seize a bank like this, then. This is amazing and gives me hope about the future.

[@atoum]

Outstanding work, Hind. Next level documenting skills. All the love and support to the people of Lebanon 🇱🇧

[@Lunar-AnViFox]

Imagine ending up on the streets because you can't get your own money out of the bank or that your family suffers like this poor guy's son did because the banks holds back your own funds. Lebanon is a beautiful culture rich country, and the great people of this nation deserves their rights. i 100% agree with their actions, even if it can be seen by some of us as scary or harsh. All the more power to them and the brave souls who fights for their rights!

[@jyotikhanspal1299]

On the edge of my seat Every moment was dramatic , waiting for the flash point Could feel the desperation and determination

[@buddah333_]

being on scene for a ongoing bank robbery is insane, shout out vice

[@belle4978]

I think about Lebanon and its people often. I'm Haitian and my country is also facing its complex issues but what make me connect with them is the fact that they are all suffering due to corruption and the elite. The fact that people can't withdraw the amount of money, their money, is beyond outrageous. Haiti is not even at that level and that speaks volume! Wow. I am not one for violence but I understand them, I truly do. What other choices do they have at this point? NOTHING. May this dark period ends for them in the next few years. I hope to visit when times are better.

[@ajibolaalibaloye4497]

Nigeria too

[@HarryVarwijk]

awesome how she jumped into the bank to report this, nice job!

[@etflu]

They risked their lives for that documentary. Huge respect.

[@VeggieRice]

9:22 from here the next 30 seconds sent chills through my entire body

[@rhadoh786]

as someone who is not Lebanese, but was welcomed with open arms for 10 years, I hope and pray for the people of Lebanon and that they all get their justice for the things these corrupted rats have caused!

[@Vlad-oq2ry]

Most peaceful day in Lebanon

[@curbyourshi1056]

This reporter's a fearless lass, with a belter Northern accent. More of her please. This video was a bloody ride. Mental.

[@o2car864]

The man at 5:43, You can so clearly hear how frustrated and tired he is of their situation, I hope this man does not have to hurt anyone else and that it works out for him and the rest of the people who live there! Peace, strength and love to you my brothers and sisters!

[@AyoubusMagnus]

I hope that things will become better for my Lebanese brothers and sisters. Big love from Morocco 🇲🇦

[@ChairmanMeow1]

Good luck in the World Cup!! from 🇺🇸

[@lyes4556]

@@ChairmanMeow1 yessir

[@AyoubusMagnus]

@@ChairmanMeow1 well thank you

[@tylercristofff1773]

Ongod

[@user-el2yw1kb5h]

My mother is from Morocco 🇲🇦🇱🇧

[@lilfrontgarden]

actually a good vice documentary

[@craigobrien31]

We all need families like that

[@MrMo-zf4ul]

The press is just hilarious 😂, maintaining that professionalism during a bank robbery 👏👏👏

[@fredyramirez5937]

" Today on vice news we rob a bank!"

[@offbeatstuff8473]

not a robbery, its a raid

[@americannightmare2109]

Robbing their own money?

[@jc31312jch]

If you were taking your own money from the bank, it is not a robbery haha

[@MrMo-zf4ul]

@@jc31312jch I guess the gun is just an added 'withdraw precaution instrument'

[@ratigiorgobiani210]

I was there this summer... What a country, what an amazing people and what a crisis... My thoughts, prayers and big, big love to the Lebanese people

[@hyphydan]

What where you doing there, training with Hezbollah?

[@cyrus7972]

idk man probably just a vacation

[@ekschiz]

@@hyphydan you are mistaken. Hizbolla is a small part of the country that have taken us hostages. and they are far away... Lebanon is a cultured, historical country and its great to visit to gamble party hike bike ski ... like any other country... Lebanese people hate Hizbolla. And actually we hate all training and militarized scenes,... we quiet honestly fight people like that if we see them on the regular streets of the country... And FYI Hizbolla training is exclusive...(it's stupid I know) but not anyone from the streets (Lebanese or otherwise) can train with Hizbolla. What a stupid comment...

[@karljones5480]

What a quality doc she reminds me of Stacey Dooley in uk over here what a legend that sister Ian nothing but love ❤️

[@lukasholgersson2851]

Damn, what are the odds you would find the same people in the first interview AND manage to get into the bank, very nice journalism!

[@lizexox]

That smile when she said “do you remember me” she meant business

[@hotpackjay]

God bless the girl who stood up for her rights, as a civil rights activist I teared up listening to her talk about how the government that works for the people just patronized her.

[@Winkle-Dinkle]

Finally a decent vice mini-doc

[@ChobeMoney]

BY FAR the best reporter Vice has.

[@zompocalpha1]

Really fantastic to see this. I had no idea Lebanon was even going through a crisis. Thank you.

[@MultiSciGeek]

Lebanese people are tough af! Huge respect for standing by their laws & rights in such a huge mess that would make most people feel hopeless! If the Revolution succeeds, this country will emerge tremendously victorious! They're civilized af. I wish Lebanon all the best. They deserve a bright future!

[@mounirattieh8122]

there is no revolution …

[@danielgeorr9820]

Thank you 🙏

[@joshuajohnsonpryke3823]

My god that was an incredible documentary. Nuts.

[@mmmnuts5645]

Great video as always! Need more KZbin ads, tho

[@callmekris3447]

Absolutely stunning documentary My heart goes out to the people of Lebanon. I personally wouldn't enjoy having to rob my own bank :(

[@ryanyoung7433]

Documentary?? Its sooooo staged LMAO

[@Harbabi3127]

@@ryanyoung7433 are you actually du mb how tf is this staged lol

[@Thowe]

@@Harbabi3127 mfers don't believe anything nowadays. Even with Vice News being the most credible source out there with this type of stuff dumb ppl still find a way to reject this, but then also go on to trust QAnon and Tucker Carlson with no evidence

[@RustyNutsBruh]

Well if you live in America just be prepared to, within the next few years something like this will happen. The banks need to watch this video to get an idea of what the US citizen would do to get their money, and we've got AR's, Rifles, You name it.

[@sarinekeushgerian]

I Live in lebanon and this is happening in real life

[@imamuslim375]

It is not robbery to take your own money

[@USDepOfEnergy]

"I am willing to die so my kid can continue his studies" wow, that really hit me

[@lonesomealaskan2599]

Love that VICE News actually shows people these issues, amazing journalism! 👍👍👍

[@harken_cycles6477]

The entire story is a staged movie

[@sChick-vy3vi]

This is journalism at it's finest! Thank you Vice for going where the issues lie and becoming part of difficult but righteous battles for justice.

[@sukuna6.9]

She asked "how are you feeling" in a active bank robbery , I love vice news

[@TheHarvestchef]

This is coming to ALL our back doors. Right before our eyes. I am Canadian and we are missing hundreds of millions of dollars from our government books. It has already arrived. My heart and prayers to you Lebanon. Stand together and hopefully...this too shall pass. This is so wrong...and no one to right it but the people.❤🙏

[@Cheeseybeaver45]

The fact that they are in a real bank robbery is just hilarious

[@sam_way2op491]

Now this is the type of journalism we wanna see. They just filmed a LIVE HEIST like it's a random interview. Big ups to Vice once again!!

[@israel_awakes4956]

I am speechless - this press woman blew my breath away - she is the hero in this story. Thank you VICENews - you have done it again with a brilliant video. WOW - 2.3 Mil views so far. Keep up your good work.

[@Scarecrowm3]

What an incredible people.