After Israel-Hezbollah Truce, Lebanon Ponders How to Clear Debris
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Ahmad Mehdi, a resident of Beirut, recounts the devastation caused by an Israeli airstrike that obliterated neighboring buildings, severely impacting his fifth-floor apartment. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has displaced over 1.3 million people and caused an estimated billions in economic losses. As assessments reveal that nearly 3,000 buildings in the Dahiya area are affected, residents face immense challenges concerning debris management and reconstruction efforts. Tamara Elzein highlights the significant quantities of rubble resulting from the conflict, hampering recovery initiatives in war-torn Lebanon.
Ahmad Mehdi describes the damage to his home, stating that the airstrike destroyed significant portions of his apartment, leaving him with the daunting challenge of rubble removal.
Tamara Elzein emphasizes the scale of destruction in Lebanon, noting that initial assessments revealed over 3,000 buildings in the Dahiya area have been severely damaged or destroyed.
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