"Refugees Return: Southern Lebanon Residents Defy Strikes" In the face of intensifying airstrikes, residents of southern Lebanon are making a bold statement: they will not be driven out of their homes again. For many, the memory of the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah still lingers, and they recall the trauma of fleeing their communities in search of safety. Now, as tensions rise once more, residents are digging in and refusing to abandon their homes, despite the risks. As Obaida Hitto reports from the ground, we take a closer look at the resilience of a community determined to stay and rebuild.


Obaida Hitto reports from southern Lebanon, where residents say they will not leave again despite intensifying strikes.