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Lebanon War Aftermath: Thousands Return to Destroyed Homes in Beirut After Israeli Airstrikes
April 17, 2026
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Tens of thousands of residents are returning to the southern suburbs of Beirut after weeks of devastating Israeli airstrikes reduced entire neighborhoods to rubble. In Dahieh—once one of the most densely populated areas in Lebanon—families are coming back to destroyed homes, shattered businesses, and uncertain futures. Despite the destruction, many residents say they will never leave again.
This report from Al Jazeera correspondent Malcolm Webb captures powerful testimonies from returning civilians who endured displacement during more than six weeks of intense attacks. As tensions remain high between Israel and Lebanon, questions grow over safety, reconstruction, and the future of the region. Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb reports from Beirut Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Beirut #Lebanon #Israel #MiddleEast #BreakingNews
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