Lebanon
Uninhabitable Zone
Months after Israel’s withdrawal from most of southern Lebanon, many border villages remain largely uninhabitable. New Lines reports from the ground on the immense destruction, lack of basic necessities and continuous strikes that prevent residents from returning.
A Mission of Rehabilitation
Sisters Maya and Nancy Yamout have spent over a decade researching and rehabilitating extremists in Lebanon’s Roumieh prison. Through their organization, Rescue Me Lebanon, they offer psychotherapy and other programs to help prisoners reintegrate into society and prevent extremist groups from recruiting them again.
Clearing Lebanon’s War Rubble
Lebanon is grappling with 32 million tons of rubble — and counting — created since war with Israel broke out in 2023. A controversial proposal to dump the debris in the Mediterranean is raising environmental concerns, while some advocate recycling it for reconstruction, amid government inaction and a financial crisis.
Reincarnation and the Legacy of Lebanon’s Civil War
This month, Lebanon marks 50 years since the start of its civil war. In the country’s Druze mountains, belief in reincarnation means that memories of past lives intertwine with the enduring trauma.
In Tripoli, Residents Mourn the Destruction of a Vital River
The Abu Ali River in Tripoli, Lebanon, once a vital part of the city, is now a polluted symbol of its deep-seated environmental, social and economic divisions.
Mourning Hassan Nasrallah
A Lebanese writer reflects on attending the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, exploring themes of grief, defiance and identity in the context of Lebanon's complex political landscape.
Returning to Devastation in South Lebanon
Residents of villages along Lebanon’s southern border have returned to find their homes destroyed and Israeli soldiers still present. Although Hezbollah fighters have been pushed north, support for the group appears strong among some residents, with others decrying the destruction caused by its war with Israel.