Israel ‘just wanted to destroy’ in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire

Israel ‘just wanted to destroy’ in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire

In Naqoura, returning townspeople are saddened and perplexed by the ferocity of seemingly pointless destruction.

Israel ‘Just Wanted To Destroy’ In Southern Lebanon, Despite The Ceasefire

Naqoura, southern Lebanon – Dressed in an olive green jacket and jeans, municipal head Abbas Awada stood next to the remains of the family home where he lived with his wife and two children for the last 15 years. The soft-spoken, charismatic, 40-something Awada used to welcome town residents in the family home and host big family gatherings with his wife. The house survived more than a year of war, including a 66-day invasion, which saw Israeli …