Beit Lif, a village in southern Lebanon heavily bombarded by the Israeli army, is particularly known for its nature reserve. (Credits: L'Orient Today, Ministry of the Environment, Wesam Bukhari/Google Maps)
Located 3.5 kilometers from the border with Israel, Beit Lif, a village in the Bint Jbeil district, was, in early April, the scene of violent clashes between Hezbollah fighters and the Israeli army. Four Israeli soldiers were killed there. Currently considered occupied by Israel, this village in southern Lebanon has been the target of a massive Israeli destruction campaign, which remains ongoing despite the cease-fire took effect on April 17. In addition, as Beit Lif is within what Israel describes as the "buffer zone," its residents are prohibited to return to their homes.To its residents, Beit Lif is home to natural reserves and exceptionally beautiful landscapes. It's also a place of community and solidarity.‘I miss my land, I miss my horse too’Mustafa Ibrahim al-Sayid, 50, is a farmer from Beit Lif, a small village in...
Located 3.5 kilometers from the border with Israel, Beit Lif, a village in the Bint Jbeil district, was, in early April, the scene of violent clashes between Hezbollah fighters and the Israeli army. Four Israeli soldiers were killed there. Currently considered occupied by Israel, this village in southern Lebanon has been the target of a massive Israeli destruction campaign, which remains ongoing despite the cease-fire took effect on April 17. In addition, as Beit Lif is within what Israel describes as the "buffer zone," its residents are prohibited to return to their homes.To its residents, Beit Lif is home to natural reserves and exceptionally beautiful landscapes. It's also a place of community and solidarity.‘I miss my land, I miss my horse too’Mustafa Ibrahim al-Sayid, 50, is a farmer from Beit Lif, a small village...
