How a Christian Village in Lebanon Becomes a Refuge for Shia Fleeing Israeli Strikes
Liban : comment le village chrétien de Deir al-Ahmar se mue en refuge pour les chiites de la Bekaa
Summary
In Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, the exclusively Maronite Christian village of Deir al-Ahmar is once again opening its doors to Shia neighbours displaced by Israeli strikes. This tradition of solidarity across religious and political divides has repeated itself with every successive war between Lebanon and Israel. Among those offering shelter is Elham, 77, who has taken in 16 people in her modest home.
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