Residents of the southern Lebanese town of Jdeidat Marjayoun live in constant fear and daily tension near the Israeli occupation. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Lolitta Costantine, Wadiaa Salloum, and Marie Salloum sit outside Costantine's home on June 11, 2026. Their homes are located near the border with Israel. According to Costantine, shrapnel fell into her home during the recent conflict. She holds pieces of shrapnel and says: "These are the shrapnel that landed in my home."
The roof and bell tower of St. George Greek Orthodox Church are damaged. Wadiaa Salloum lights candles inside the church. She says: "We live in fear. Every morning we wake up and don't know what will happen."
The town of Jdeidat Marjayoun is located near the Israeli-occupied area in Lebanon. Residents say the presence of Israeli troops affects their daily lives. Many have been forced to leave their homes. Those who remain worry about safety and the future.
Associated Press reports that tensions in the region have increased in recent months. Conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah have become more frequent, and civilians are suffering. The damage to the church and homes in Jdeidat Marjayoun is a result of these conflicts.
Lolitta Costantine: "We want peace, but it seems far away. Our hope is only in God." Wadiaa Salloum adds: "We don't want to leave here, but there is no safety. We fear for our children's future."
Marie Salloum: "Our life is in constant fear. Every sound makes us jump. But we will not leave our home."
Photographs by Associated Press photographer Hassan Ammar show the damage in Jdeidat Marjayoun and the daily life of residents. The images show the damaged church roof, shrapnel in homes, and the frightened faces of residents.
The lives of residents in this region are complicated by the Israeli occupation. Their daily lives are full of fear and uncertainty. Hope for peace and safety still exists, but it seems distant.