Our nights are filled with the terrifying sounds of bombing and airstrikes [Video]

I HAVE BEEN living in Beirut for a decade. Being in Beirut during the recent bombing has been incredibly difficult. The nights are filled with the frightening sounds of drones, airstrikes and the sounds of bombs hitting the ground, each one shaking our homes and sense of safety.

It’s heartbreaking to see families fleeing, looking for shelter and rescue. The mental strain is heavy; the constant noise, news and evacuation alerts sent by the Israel Defence Forces to residents create fear. Since the escalation, our lives have been completely disrupted, and finding a way back to normality seems so far away.

Where possible, Trócaire colleagues have had to relocate. Some are still in high-risk areas with their families and this is worrying – we are constantly monitoring their safety. They are receiving calls on their landlines from the IDF telling them to evacuate because they will be bombed. Many of …