Psychological toll mounts as Lebanese villages erased by Israel’s war
Summary
In 2025 and 2026, Israeli military actions heavily damaged or destroyed many villages in southern Lebanon, forcing thousands of residents to flee and making their homes unlivable. This destruction has caused deep emotional and psychological distress among the Lebanese people, as they lose not only their homes but also places that connect them to their past and identity.Key Facts
- Israeli military withdrew from Naqoura in southern Lebanon in early 2025 but later re-invaded and destroyed the area in March 2026.
- Over 11,000 buildings were fully destroyed in southern Lebanon according to a UN report.
- Israeli attacks in Lebanon since March 2026 damaged or destroyed 45% of urban areas in the south.
- More than 4,200 people have been killed and over 12,000 wounded during these conflicts.
- Over 1.2 million Lebanese people were displaced during the peak of Israeli strikes.
- Israel currently controls about 6% of Lebanese land, with a recent agreement suggesting occupation will continue.
- The psychological impact on residents includes grief from losing familiar places and memories that linked them to their communities.
- Experts warn that returning to these destroyed villages could cause further mental health challenges for displaced people.
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