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Lebanese Mountains Become Haven for Families Fleeing Israeli Conflict

In the picturesque hills of Mount Lebanon, roughly an hour’s drive from Beirut, a makeshift refuge has emerged for families forced to abandon their homes in southern Lebanon due to Israeli attacks. A local school, once a hub of educational activity, has been transformed into a temporary shelter for those in need. The vacant playground, now a site for humanitarian aid deliveries, stands as a poignant reminder of the displacement. The swings and slides lie idle, while clothes are draped between windows, giving the school a makeshift appearance. Inside the classrooms, the familiar sight of desks has been replaced by rows of mattresses, accommodating the influx of displaced individuals.

Aymane Malli, a 49-year-old father of a five-year-old son named Jad, expressed the resilience that defines many of those seeking refuge. “It’s a challenging situation,” he acknowledged, holding his child’s hand. “However, I must prioritize my family’s well-being and ensure our survival.” Malli is among approximately 100 individuals who have found temporary solace at the Qabr Chamoun school. However, aid organizations warn that the scenes unfolding in Qabr Chamoun are being replicated across the country, with numerous families arriving in the mountains only to be turned away from shelters that are already at capacity.

Action Against Hunger reported to Al Jazeera that over 400 people had been denied entry to the Qabr Chamoun school due to overcrowding. The organization is currently supporting at least 43,000 displaced individuals in 247 collective shelters nationwide.

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