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Mahasen Faqih Returns to Village in Southern Lebanon to Reclaim Home Amidst Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

Mahasen Faqih and her husband have returned to their village in southern Lebanon to sift through the debris of their home, following a U.S.-brokered agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The village of Zawtar al-Gharbieh is one of three pilot zones where Israel agreed to withdraw, allowing the Lebanese army to take control. While the village remains disaster-stricken, Faqih expressed a commitment to stay in their land despite the damage. The agreement aims to disarm the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group, though the group remains opposed to the deal. Legal challenges have emerged regarding the Lebanese army's right to search private property to ensure the zones remain Hezbollah-free. Meanwhile, residents of other villages, such as Yaroun, are using satellite imagery to document destruction from afar, as many are still displaced. In Beirut, the "Tell Me, South" exhibition at the Beit Beirut museum highlights personal stories and family photos to preserve the memories of the region's inhabitants beyond the immediate devastation of the war.

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