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World Service,16 Jun 2026,29 mins

Lebanon's Abandoned Lives

The Documentary Podcast

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People who鈥檝e had to abandon their homes because of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah explain what life is like in Lebanon. A social worker says she believes many people now keep a bag of essential belongings packed by the front door in case they need to leave at a moment鈥檚 notice. A mother describes rearranging her daughter鈥檚 fourth birthday party because of the threat of missile strikes. Israel鈥檚 military forces are currently in southern Lebanon. They say they are there for self-defence and to target Hezbollah鈥檚 military capabilities. About a million people are estimated to have left their homes as a result. It鈥檚 not clear when, or if, they will be able to return, or whether their homes will still be standing. Presenter: Carine Torbey Producer: Nick Holland Sound: Rod Farquhar Production Coordinator: Janet Staples Editor Penny Murphy (Image: Displaced Lebanese people. Credit: Anwar Amro/AFP via Getty Images)

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