As the sun sets on 2024, Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport is bursting with life. 🎉✈️ Lebanese citizens are pouring in from around the globe, eager to reunite with loved ones and ring in 2025 together.
This year hasn't been easy for Lebanon. The Middle East continues to grapple with instability, and the ripple effects of the Israel-Palestine conflict hit hard. Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated into over two months of intense fighting starting in September. Though a ceasefire was finally brokered through international mediation, the scars of conflict remain, casting shadows over Lebanon's path forward.
But amidst the uncertainty, hope shines through. Families are coming together, friendships are rekindled, and the spirit of resilience fills the air. 🇱🇧❤️ The Lebanese people are no strangers to challenges, and as they welcome the new year, they're embracing whatever the future holds with courage and unity.
2025 is just around the corner, and while Lebanon faces many hurdles, the warmth and determination of its people continue to inspire. Here's to brighter days ahead! 🥂✨
Reference(s):
Middle East Insights 2024: Escalating conflicts, an uncertain future
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