Episode
Lebanon's Abandoned Lives
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- The Documentary Podcast
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- Jun 16, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1762
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- http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0ns3607
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Summary
People who’ve had to abandon their homes because of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah explain what life is like in Lebanon. A social worker says she believes many people now keep a bag of essential belongings packed by the front door in case they need to leave at a moment’s notice. A mother describes rearranging her daughter’s fourth birthday party because of the threat of missile strikes. Israel’s military forces are currently in southern Lebanon. They say they are there for self-defence and to target Hezbollah’s military capabilities. About a million people are estimated to have left their homes as a result. It’s not clear when, or if, they will be able to return, or whether their homes will still be standing. Presenter: Carine Torbey Producer: Nick Holland Sound: Rod Farquhar Production Coordinator: Janet Staples Editor Penny Murphy (Image: Displaced Lebanese people. Credit: Anwar Amro/AFP via Getty Images)