Chris Knayzeh’s experience reflects the deep-seated trauma among the Lebanese populace following the Beirut port explosion and the recent attacks that have reignited fear and panic. As he described being caught in traffic during the explosions, he relived the horror of the 2020 blast: 'I was paralyzed with fear… it felt like a nightmare returning. I just want my country back, but every day it feels like we’re losing more.'
The attack, which involved handheld devices exploding across Lebanon—responsibly tied to Hezbollah operations—has exacerbated the enduring psychological scars from the 2020 port blast. Knayzeh notes, 'This is more than just explosions; it's the noise of our despair echoing through the streets, the reminder that we’re not safe in our own homes. Many of us want to flee, but it saddens me to leave my roots behind.'
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