Shia families like Fatima Kandeel's from Dahiyeh have endured Israeli air strikes and displacement. After a ceasefire, they sought a new home yet face ongoing crises. Dahiyeh is recognized as a Hezbollah stronghold and has been repeatedly targeted by Israeli military actions. The ongoing conflict originating from the Gaza war declaration on October 7, 2023, has escalated tensions. Despite losing their home and belongings, families manage to remain hopeful, navigating their communal identity and resilience in the face of adversity.
"The suburbs of Dahiyeh have been repeatedly targeted in Israeli strikes as it is widely recognised as a Hezbollah stronghold."
"When the war in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, Hezbollah declared its support for Palestine and escalated tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border for about a year until Israel invaded and launched full-scale war."
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