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This Beirut District is a Neighborhood, a Stronghold, and a Target

This Beirut District is a Neighborhood, a Stronghold, and a Target

Update: 2024-10-19
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NPR's Eyder Peralta takes us to Dahieh, a stronghold of Hezbollah, and an important symbol in the war. This vibrant district of Beirut is hollowed out by weeks of Israeli attacks.

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This Beirut District is a Neighborhood, a Stronghold, and a Target

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