In time of war: Beirut update

Dear all,

After the evacuation order for the South of Lebanon on Wednesday March 4th, yesterday (Thu March 5th) afternoon the Israeli army issued another evacuation order for the entire southern suburbs of Beirut. There are about 700k people living there. The UN refugee camp of Shatila, which hosts the kindergarten we support, is inside the evacuation zone.

This order sparked mayhem in Beirut – monstrous traffic jams, people leaving on foot, everybody either sheltering in schools and other public buildings, or sleeping in public squares, on the city streets, along the sea, with grandparents, babies in strollers, pets – all their possessions left behind in a great hurry.

The night bombardment has caused many casualties.

(picture: L’Orient Today / Source: Israeli army)