Cardiff University graduate describes life in Lebanon as conflict in the country escalates

A Cardiff University graduate has spoken out about life in Lebanon amid the country’s ongoing crisis.

Speaking with Hits Radio, Abdul Rahman Deeb, who lives in Beirut said that “this is the biggest humanitarian crisis Lebanon has ever seen”.

Israel has said that it’s strengthened its military presence on the border with Lebanon by deploying a fourth division, as a result of tensions escalating between Israel and Hezbollah and Iran’s recent missile strikes against Israel.

The Israeli military has warned people to begin evacuating in around 50 villages and towns across southern Lebanon.

“We don’t have safe spaces like bunkers,” said Abdul.

Adding: “It’s really unfortunate what we are dealing with.

“Everyone is almost fleeing to another city or forced to be in the streets.”

However, despite not living in the suburbs, which are considered more dangerous, Abdul has still had to relocate from his home in Beirut.

He told Hits Radio: “We don’t feel safe. Hearing these blasts all over, even if they are a little far from you, you still hear them.”

“You still hear the fighter jets, you still feel the impact of what’s happening.”

According to Hits Radio, Israel has said that it intercepted many of the missiles fired by Iran, whilst Tehran claimed most had hit its targets.

Despite no immediate report of casualties, the events have further heightened fears of an expanding conflict.

“You can’t plan for the future,” he says. “Everything is day by day, sometimes hour by hour.”

In a statement on the conflict, Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer said he was “deeply concerned that the region is on the brink and I am deeply concerned about the risk of miscalculation”.

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