Crowds Watch Israeli Airstrikes from a Beirut Hillside
Briefly

The nightly gatherings at the hillside have become a ritual, with locals anxiously waiting for airstrikes while sharing updates and observations about the conflict in Dahiya.
The area, once a lively picnic spot, has transformed into a vantage point for witnessing the destruction of Dahiya, replaced by anxiety instead of leisure.
Residents, often with mixed emotions, congregate at the hillside, reflecting the grim reality of war and their desperation to stay connected to their homes.
The destruction in Dahiya has turned a vibrant community into a ghost town, highlighting the profound impact of military actions on civilian life.
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