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In Khiam, impatience and doubts shadow the first returns after the Israeli withdrawal

The Israeli army announced on Dec. 11 its withdrawal from this village in the Marjayoun district, heavily bombarded during the war and struck again on Thursday.

In Khiam, impatience and doubts shadow the first returns after the Israeli withdrawal

Destroyed buildings in the village of Khiam, in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel, following Israeli strikes on Dec. 7, 2024. (Credit: AFP)

“It feels like a day of liberation. We’re overjoyed,” said Layal*, describing the withdrawal of Israeli forces from her village of Khiam on Thursday.Having fled the Marjayoun district village when conflict erupted between Israel and Hezbollah in...
“It feels like a day of liberation. We’re overjoyed,” said Layal*, describing the withdrawal of Israeli forces from her village of Khiam on Thursday.Having fled the Marjayoun district village when conflict erupted between Israel and Hezbollah in...