Dahiyeh families displaced by war now trapped by identity
Summary
Fatima Kandeel and her two sons moved into a new apartment in Beirut after their previous home was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike. They salvaged some belongings from their old home and are determined to stay in their neighborhood despite the destruction and ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Fatima Kandeel, 43, moved to a new apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut, with her two sons after their home was destroyed.
- They initially stayed with her sister for four months following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
- A framed photo of a Hezbollah leader and a martyr's portrait are displayed in their home.
- Hezbollah supported Palestine in the war that began on October 7, 2023, leading to more conflict on the Israel-Lebanon border.
- The family's neighborhood, Dahiyeh, is known as a Hezbollah stronghold and has been targeted in Israeli attacks.
- Fatima's sons recovered some furniture and personal items from the rubble of their home.
- Despite challenges and visible war damage, Fatima and her son Hussein are attached to their community in Dahiyeh.
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