From bustling streets to silence: Beirut’s transformation after Israeli strikes

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South Beirut goes silent

Just a month ago, South Beirut was lively, with crowded streets, families, and cafes filled with youth. Now, the area is eerily silent, its busy atmosphere replaced by the constant sound of Israeli bombs. (Photo: Reuters)

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Intensified attacks lead to devastation

Since late September, Israeli airstrikes have escalated, following a year of minor cross-border conflicts. The attacks have left much of South Beirut in ruins, forcing many residents to flee their homes. (Photo: Reuters)

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Civil defense personnel working at the damage site

In this image, civil defense personnel can be seen extinguishing a fire at a damaged location following Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. (Photo: Reuters)

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Infrastructure damage

The streets are marked by cracked buildings, torn-up asphalt, and burst pipes leaking sewage and tap water in Beirut. (Photo: Reuters)

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More than 320 buildings destroyed

More than 320 buildings have been destroyed in Beirut and its suburbs in under a month. The destruction exceeds the damage caused during the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war, according to urban researcher Mona Fawaz. (Photo: Reuters)

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An overview of destruction

This image provides an overview of the destruction resulting from Israeli airstrikes during the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in the Choueifat district of Beirut, Lebanon. (Photo: Reuters)

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Families forced to flee

Families from South Beirut are displaced, finding refuge in rented apartments, relatives’ homes, or makeshift shelters. (Photo: Reuters)

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Rebuilding and damage

The southern suburbs were rebuilt after the 2006 war but have been heavily damaged again. Many areas, like Burj al-Barajneh, have suffered severe damage this time, even though they were spared in 2006. (Photo: Reuters)

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Memories and losses

Hassan, 37, grew up in Mraijeh and holds on to memories of his childhood despite the destruction. As the war drags on, he fears returning only to find out how many friends and neighbors have perished, similar to 2006. (Photo: Reuters)

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Killing of Hezbollah’s leader

On September 27, Israeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut’s southern stronghold. The attack destroyed several buildings and spread fear of more intense violence. (Photo: Reuters)

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