Al Jazara
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Mariam Ismail Balout, a 66-year-old woman, is sitting at the entrance of a mobile medical clinic in Ghindourieh, located in southern Lebanon, waiting to see a doctor. This small village, which was previously targeted by Israeli attacks, is now facing the devastation caused by bombings. With tears in her eyes, she said, "All our houses have been destroyed, everything is on the ground and in ruins."
Insecure Situation in Ghindourieh
Ghindourieh is near the imposed Israeli Yellow Line, and according to Mohammad Ali Nader, the mayor of this village, about 228 families have returned to their homes despite the lack of water and electricity. They are forced to live among the ruins as they are unable to rent elsewhere. Nader emphasized, "We are still living in a high alert situation, and this affects the mental health of the people."
Psychological Effects and Need for Support
Almas Al-Andari, a consultant and clinical psychologist from Doctors Without Borders, said, "Many people who previously had no history of mental disorders are now showing signs of these disorders." She added, "We are witnessing an increase in requests for psychological support, and this situation is worsening." On August 28, the constant sound of an Israeli drone could be heard in the sky over Ghindourieh, a sound that residents say has become a daily reality.
Consultants from this organization reported that the number of psychological counseling sessions in southern Lebanon has reached 1,326 since the war began on March 2. Despite a ceasefire declared in June, Israel continues to fire at various areas in Lebanon, and this situation has led to increased anxiety and stress among residents.
The people of Ghindourieh are severely affected by this psychological crisis, with many suffering from sleep disorders and anxiety. Farah Karbaj, a community health educator, said, "They are not sleeping well, and as a result, they have turned to sleeping pills and antipsychotics." Mayor Nader also stated that the village's urgent need is access to water.
Life in Ghindourieh has become a major challenge for residents, and they are ready to flee at any moment. Mohammad Ghanem, one of the residents, said, "We returned here, but we are still anxious. We didn't sleep well yesterday."
