How Lebanon’s ancient olive trees became casualties of Israel-Hezbollah war

BEIRUT: Farmers in southern Lebanon have long held a fierce pride in their ancient olive groves. Many boast that their trees, which stretch along the border with Israel, contain specimens “dating back to the time of the pharaohs.” However, since the most recent war between Israel and Hezbollah, which ran from October 2023 to November 2024, these trees — the stoic, living witnesses of history — have become casualties of the destruction. The bombardment was not confined to military positions.

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