Lebanon's War: No End in Sight, Million Displaced

0:00It's April 2nd. This is Global News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the world. I'm Cory with the story. Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam just dropped a heavy truth bomb. There's no end in sight to this war that's already forced 1 million people. From their homes in the last month alone, families are straight up exhausted from dodging Israeli strikes in round after round of fighting. Now heading into its second month, the clash pits Iran backed Hezbollah against Israel, who's vowing to carve out a security zone in southern Lebanon to shield their northern border. This echoes fears of a repeat occupation, like the two-decade hold that wrapped up back in 2000. Folks on the ground are feeling the crush. Tens of thousands, including around 9,000 Christians in border towns, are holding tight in the south. Despite the chaos, displaced families face rejection from host communities, ending up in tents in Beirut, where kids like 10-year-old Noor hear bombs rattling nearby. Salam saluted those, staying put in the south, and slam-coordinated attacks tied to Iran's

1:05revolutionary guards, all while pushing harder for. Diplomacy in talks. Lebanon's army is pulling back to dodge direct clashes, as the government eyes long-term housing for the uprooted. With sectarian tensions flaring, and everyone begging for a forever ceasefire. Despite these yearly flare-ups, Lebanon's bracing for the long-haul while, chasing any path to stability.