In brief
As the conflict subsides, residents like Hasan Raad share heart-wrenching stories of loss and resilience, facing an uncertain future amid existing economic turmoil in Lebanon.
In the wake of intense conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon finds itself grappling with immense challenges as citizens attempt to rebuild their lives. Among these residents is Hasan Raad, a 28-year-old content creator who watched his world crumble when an Israeli airstrike hit his family’s apartment in a southern Beirut neighborhood.Prior to the war, Raad was on the brink of financial success, having just completed his production studio in Beirut and looking forward to buying his dream car. However, the war rapidly turned his aspirations to despair, forcing him to use his savings to support friends and family affected by the violence. “Now we are starting from zero,” he lamented, surveying the rubble of what was once his home. The destruction has left a deep mark on Lebanese society, where an economy already suffering from a crisis that began in 2019 has now been further
