Tensions between Lebanon and Israel are escalating nearly a year after a ceasefire that was supposed to bring calm to the region. Caught in the middle, the country's civilians are once again living in fear of a new war.

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Despite a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, residents in Beirut report ongoing anxiety due to the frequent presence of Israeli drones and continued instability. Artist Aya Dibs channels her unease into artwork, reflecting the fears of a generation raised amid recurring conflict and uncertainty.

The recent conflict has exacerbated Lebanon's economic and political crises, leading to increased emigration as many seek safety and stability elsewhere. While the ceasefire has reduced bombing, it has not alleviated fears, and many Lebanese remain concerned about the possibility of renewed war.

Tensions high between Lebanon and Israel despite ceasefire

The sound of Israeli drones hovering over Beirut. For many residents, it's an almost daily reminder of wars they hoped were over. In her studio in the Lebanese capital, artist Aya Dibs channels that unease into her work. Her war-related artwork has been featured by prestigious international NGOs and film festivals. This drawing illustrates the drone buzzing. It's so annoying that sometimes I can't tell if it's actually there or only in my head. We try to live normally, but everything around us is abnormal. We hear that the south is still being bombed daily. I live here in Beirut, but my parents live in the south. But even here in Beirut, relatively far away from the bombing, the drones are an everyday reminder that war is coming or not. We never know. Her sketches captures the fears of a generation that grew up between ceasefires, seemingly never far from the next war. All my friends left, literally all of them. In Lebanon, the idea of living abroad is always there because there's no stability here. We thought that the next generations might be spared that decision, but I realized that even though we all try to stay, we all end up leaving because we lack safety and stability and we have no prospects here. This latest conflict has deepened Lebanon's already severe economic and political crises and has led to even more people wanting to leave the country. The ceasefire may have eased the bombing, but not the fear. With tensions rising along the border again, Lebanon finds itself on the brink of another devastating war. Aya is part of a generation that knows what it means to live through war. My anxiety keeps rising. I feel angry and I'm less tolerant. Even when I try to create my own space, it feels like everything is out of control. We live in a country where we're always waiting for something to happen. For Aya and many others, the question isn't if war will return, but when. I'm trying to cope with the situation and accept that we're going through hardship. I feel down, but I will keep trying to do things that amuse me. I will keep trying to do things that help me calm down and carry on. In a country caught between uncertainty and resilience, Aya's art has become both a coping mechanism and a reminder of what's at stake for Lebanon.

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