Beirut’s Southern Outskirts Begin Rebuilding as Residents Return

Dahiya, a sprawling suburb on Beirut’s southern outskirts, has been heavily damaged by fighting. The area is a known Hezbollah stronghold. A fragile truce with Israel has held, allowing some residents to return. Shops and homes are being cleared of rubble. Residents describe daily life slowly resuming. One resident said the war caused great loss. Humanitarian aid is reaching the neighborhood. The rebuilding effort remains uncertain as tensions linger.