"I’m an old woman. I’m not affiliated with anyone. What did I do to deserve this?" Taflah Amar, 79, reflects on the devastation in Baalbek. Her grief is palpable as she sweeps debris from her house, a symbol of loss in a city scarred by conflict.
With a cease-fire in place, residents of Baalbek are determined to rebuild their lives despite the destruction around them. Teenage girls take selfies near ancient temples while young men celebrate momentarily on motorcycles, juxtaposing joy with the overwhelming scars of war.
The core emotional turmoil in Baalbek is echoed in the words of its elderly residents. After witnessing destruction and loss, they pose poignant questions about why they suffer the consequences of a war they didn’t choose.
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