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Mhaibib: A Village Destroyed
The destruction of Mhaibib, a village in Southern Lebanon, due to the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict, and the displacement and suffering of the villagers.
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Syria
Middle EastWarConflictDisplacementLossDestruction
Israeli ArmyHezbollahGreen Southerners
Ayman JaberZeinabFatimaHisham YounesAbdelmoe'm Shucair
- What happened to Ayman Jaber's village?
- Ayman Jaber's village, Mhaibib, in southern Lebanon, was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in October 2023, as part of a larger conflict with Hezbollah. The attacks have left Jaber and his family displaced and heartbroken.
- Describe the nature of Mhaibib before its destruction.
- Mhaibib was a close-knit village with historic stone homes, where families grew crops and had lived for generations. The destruction of the village is seen as a war crime by some, due to the indiscriminate targeting of homes and historical sites.
- Where is Ayman Jaber's family currently living, and what are their circumstances?
- Jaber's family, including his father, sisters, and their families, are now living in a temporary home in Aramoun, south of Beirut. They are struggling to cope with the loss of their home, possessions, and their livelihood.
- What are some of the personal impacts on Ayman Jaber's family and his sister Zeinab?
- Zeinab, Ayman's sister, is pregnant and had hoped to return to Mhaibib for the birth. The family is uncertain about the future and the possibility of rebuilding their homes and lives.
- What is Israel's stated reason for the attacks, and what has been the outcome for the civilians?
- The Israeli military's stated goal was to destroy a Hezbollah tunnel network near the border; however, the attacks have resulted in widespread displacement and the destruction of civilian homes and infrastructure.