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Born in south Lebanon, displaced to Beirut, two grandmothers reflect on Israeli invasions

They grew up amid olive groves in southern Lebanon. The son of one married the other's daughter. Now they're living temporarily in a vacant building in central Beirut, displaced many times.

Born in south Lebanon, displaced to Beirut, two grandmothers reflect on Israeli invasions
Image: NPR World

They grew up amid olive groves in southern Lebanon. The son of one married the other's daughter. Now they're living temporarily in a vacant building in central Beirut, displaced many times.

(Image credit: Claire Harbage)

Originally published at NPR World

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