Israeli Military Actions strikes Naqoura, Displacing Residents Like Ali
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- But a little more than a year later, Israel has completely razed the area of Naqoura, one of many towns and villages in southern Lebanon that the Israeli military has made completely uninhabitable.
- Forced to flee when the Israelis invaded again in March, Ali has traded his garden and family home by the sea for a room on a rooftop in the heart of Beirut.
- “We had 20 good years,” he said, roughly referring to the period between the end of the 2000 Israeli occupation and the start of hostilities on October 8, 2023.
- For thousands of people like Ali, who are from towns or villages now razed to the ground, the future is unclear.
Israeli military actions have left the town of Naqoura in ruins, completely razing it and rendering it uninhabitable. This destruction is part of a broader military campaign that has affected numerous towns and villages in southern Lebanon, displacing thousands of residents. Among those affected is Ali, an elderly man who once enjoyed a peaceful life in Naqoura.
He recalls the 20 good years he spent in his family home by the sea, a stark contrast to his current situation living in a rooftop room in Beirut after being forced to flee. The psychological toll of losing his home and garden is profound, as he reflects on the devastation that has unfolded.
The future remains uncertain for Ali and many others like him, who are grappling with the loss of their homes and the life they once knew. As the conflict continues, the impact on civilians in the region is increasingly severe, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and support for those displaced by the ongoing violence.

