Historic hub of south Lebanon badly damaged in war with Israel

NPR | By Jane Arraf

Published July 22, 2026 at 3:58 PM EDT

Israeli attacks have left a historic hub of Lebanon's south, Nabatiyeh, in ruins — despite a three-month old ceasefire and security talks between the nations.

Jane Arraf

Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

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