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Amid Israeli attacks and evacuation orders in Sour, Sheikh Rabih Koubayssi stays with those unable to leave

He's guided by experience and a sense of moral responsibility, forged during the last war. But especially by one night, which left a significant mark on him.

Amid Israeli attacks and evacuation orders in Sour, Sheikh Rabih Koubayssi stays with those unable to leave

Sheikh Rabih Koubayssi stayed in Sour, southern Lebanon, to help families during the war (Credit: Facebook/Sheikh Rabih Koubayssi)

In Sour, the sounds of war are no longer distant. They reverberate through streets, homes, and hospitals. Families hurriedly pack their belongings, the sky hums with Israeli drones, and fear hangs in every alley.Amid the chaos, Sheikh Rabih Koubayssi moves calmly between homes and places of worship, refusing to abandon the city he has made his home.“I’m human. I’m afraid. No one isn’t afraid,” he tells L’Orient Today. “But fear must be met with reason and logic.”Originally from Ansar (Nabatieh district), Sheikh Koubayssi has lived in Sour for years, dedicating himself to serving its residents and surrounding villages. He's guided by experience and a sense of moral responsibility, forged during the last war. But especially by one night, which left a significant mark on him.(Credit: Photo provided by Sheikh Rabih Koubayssi) 'I knew...
In Sour, the sounds of war are no longer distant. They reverberate through streets, homes, and hospitals. Families hurriedly pack their belongings, the sky hums with Israeli drones, and fear hangs in every alley.Amid the chaos, Sheikh Rabih Koubayssi moves calmly between homes and places of worship, refusing to abandon the city he has made his home.“I’m human. I’m afraid. No one isn’t afraid,” he tells L’Orient Today. “But fear must be met with reason and logic.”Originally from Ansar (Nabatieh district), Sheikh Koubayssi has lived in Sour for years, dedicating himself to serving its residents and surrounding villages. He's guided by experience and a sense of moral responsibility, forged during the last war. But especially by one night, which left a significant mark on him.(Credit: Photo provided by Sheikh Rabih...
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