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Lebanese Man Cares for Animals Amid Conflict

A Lebanese man has been providing food and care to over 200 animals in South Lebanon despite ongoing conflict and Israeli airstrikes. He founded the shelter years ago and has become the sole lifeline for animals in the area. Despite donations drying up, he continues to care for the animals, hoping for a lasting peace.

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The essential points

  1. 01A Lebanese man has founded a shelter for stray animals in South Lebanon.
  2. 02He has become the sole lifeline for animals in the area during the conflict.
  3. 03He cares for over 200 dogs, donkeys, camels, and horses, spending $500 a day on food and supplies.
  4. 04Donations have dried up since the ceasefire, but the man continues to care for the animals.
The full brief

A Lebanese man has been providing food and care to over 200 animals in South Lebanon despite ongoing conflict and Israeli airstrikes. He founded the shelter years ago and has become the sole lifeline for animals in the area. Despite donations drying up, he continues to care for the animals, hoping for a lasting peace.