While bombs drop on Lebanon, I grieve: We are safe, but my loved ones are not
The article reflects on the ongoing violence in Lebanon, particularly the recent intensified Israeli airstrikes. The author, an Assyrian Lebanese, shares personal experiences and the emotional toll on her family still living in Lebanon. The situation has led to a sense of grief and helplessness among the Lebanese diaspora in Australia.
- ▪Israel intensified its assault on southern Lebanon, ordering the population to evacuate.
- ▪Over 100 airstrikes were launched in a short period, resulting in at least 357 deaths and over 1000 injuries.
- ▪The author describes the emotional impact on her family members in Lebanon, highlighting their fears and trauma.
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