On Liberation Day, South Lebanon marks the return of the occupation it once defeated
On this day 26 years ago, residents of South Lebanon poured into the streets as Israeli forces withdrew, putting an end to 22 years of Israeli occupation. Today, those same villages lie in rubble, and the occupation is back.
It’s a really powerful image to see that resilience after such a long struggle. I find it fascinating how these anniversaries continue to shape the local identity.