Fadi Shahab describes a harrowing escape from an Israeli missile, saying, "A missile was launched from Israel and came just within 100 metres from where I was standing. I was scared for my wife and children, so we decided to flee right away." This recounting shows the immediacy and terror of the moment as the family fled with their children.
As they fled towards safety, Shahab recalls facing chaotic conditions: "Under the buzzing of Israeli warplanes, they wove through congested traffic and the mounting rubble obstructing the roads. Nearly 500 people were killed that day in south Lebanon. Shahab and his family somehow survived." This illustrates the perilous journey refugees undertake to escape violence.
After their flight, the Shahab family reached Tripoli after enduring significant hardship: "They moved into a school the municipality had converted into a shelter to accommodate Syrian refugees. The family was forced to sleep in the playground due to a lack of space inside." The dire conditions highlight the challenges faced by displaced families.
Concerns about deportation linger over Syrian refugees, with police arriving unexpectedly at their shelter: "On the morning of October 8, police showed up at the shelter. They were ostensibly there to take some of the displaced Syrians to a less crowded area." This adds to the fear and uncertainty refugees experience.
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