The recent Israeli strikes in the southern suburb of Dahieh have ignited profound fear among parents and educators, reminiscent of the war ravaged days just months prior. Ahmad Alama, director of St Georges School, shared his distress after an Israeli Defense Forces warning triggered chaos as parents rushed to evacuate their children from nearby schools marked for imminent airstrikes. Despite the ceasefire established after intense conflict, Israel's retaliatory attacks suggest ongoing threats, leading to renewed fear of war among the community. Following evacuation drills and trauma management, educators like Mr. Alama stress the importance of normalcy for students, even as visible destruction highlights the vulnerability of their environment.
### Fears of Renewed Conflict Loom Over Beirut’s Schools After Israeli Strikes
### Fears of Renewed Conflict Loom Over Beirut’s Schools After Israeli Strikes
As tensions escalate in Lebanon, schools in a Beirut suburb grapple with the aftermath of alarming Israeli airstrikes.
In Dahieh, though life appears to resume its pace, the haunting remnants of war stand as a stark reminder of the dangers still present.
The recent Israeli strikes in southern Beirut have sparked waves of fear and confusion among residents and school authorities, particularly St Georges School's director, Ahmad Alama. On a Friday, a warning by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) triggered panic as parents rushed to pick up children amidst fears of imminent airstrikes targeting a nearby building labeled as a Hezbollah facility. Despite a ceasefire signed in November to end a previous intense conflict, the recurring Israeli attacks on the area have left locals anxious about the prospect of renewed warfare. Schools now face trauma management and preparation protocols for future incidents while the visible destruction around them serves as a constant reminder of the past violence, raising concerns about the psychological well-being of students and staff alike.
The recent Israeli strikes in southern Beirut have sparked waves of fear and confusion among residents and school authorities, particularly St Georges School's director, Ahmad Alama. On a Friday, a warning by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) triggered panic as parents rushed to pick up children amidst fears of imminent airstrikes targeting a nearby building labeled as a Hezbollah facility. Despite a ceasefire signed in November to end a previous intense conflict, the recurring Israeli attacks on the area have left locals anxious about the prospect of renewed warfare. Schools now face trauma management and preparation protocols for future incidents while the visible destruction around them serves as a constant reminder of the past violence, raising concerns about the psychological well-being of students and staff alike.
