The images of peaceful and happy days in the village of Majdal Zoun, in south Lebanon. (Credit: Photos provided by Fatmeh)
Since the cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on April 16, the Israeli army has repeatedly bombarded the village of Majdal Zoun, in the Sour district. On April 28, the village witnessed a tragedy: Israeli strikes killed five people, including three Civil Defense rescuers, and wounded two Lebanese soldiers while a rescue operation was underway to assist residents trapped at a previously shelled site. Both the Lebanese president and the prime minister condemned the attack. Although Majdal Zoun lies outside the buffer zone established by Israel, the village is located only about six kilometers away from the border.'In Majdal Zoun, my house was open to everyone'A mother of four, now living in Burj al-Shemali (Sour), Fatmeh, 30, recalls the happy days in her village of Majdal Zoun. After the April 16 cease-fire, she was...
Since the cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on April 16, the Israeli army has repeatedly bombarded the village of Majdal Zoun, in the Sour district. On April 28, the village witnessed a tragedy: Israeli strikes killed five people, including three Civil Defense rescuers, and wounded two Lebanese soldiers while a rescue operation was underway to assist residents trapped at a previously shelled site. Both the Lebanese president and the prime minister condemned the attack. Although Majdal Zoun lies outside the buffer zone established by Israel, the village is located only about six kilometers away from the border.'In Majdal Zoun, my house was open to everyone'A mother of four, now living in Burj al-Shemali (Sour), Fatmeh, 30, recalls the happy days in her village of Majdal Zoun. After the April 16 cease-fire, she...
