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Voters in southern Lebanon cast their ballots on Saturday in municipal elections. UNRWA said that at least 500-600 aid lorries are needed every day in Gaza. An Iraqi filmmaker made history with a win at the Cannes Film Festival over the weekend.

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

South Lebanon voters defy Israeli bombings to vote in region’s first elections for years

First Iraqi director at Cannes wins top prize with The President's Cake

Gaza aid looting being carried out by 'desperate' people, UNRWA says

This episode features Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent.