Some defiant south Lebanese stay put in face of Israeli fire

Cattle farmer Khairallah Yaacoub refused to leave south Lebanon during Hezbollah-Israel clashes, but was eventually forced to flee Hula village after being wounded and losing half of his herd. On October 19, UN peacekeepers rescued three of the five remaining residents, including Yaacoub, who had been stranded due to constant bombardment. Other villagers like Abu Fadi of Tayr Debba also refused to leave despite Israeli attacks, showing resilience and attachment to their homes and land amidst the ongoing conflict.

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