Lebanese border village in crossfire of war with Israel - in pictures


  • An elderly resident is among many who have decided to stay in the village of Alma Al Shaab, near Lebanon’s border with Israel, despite the area being hit by Israeli missiles. Supplied
    An elderly resident is among many who have decided to stay in the village of Alma Al Shaab, near Lebanon’s border with Israel, despite the area being hit by Israeli missiles. Supplied
  • Lebanese emergency responders stand by a crater after an Israeli air strike hit a road in Alma Al Shaab in April. AFP
    Lebanese emergency responders stand by a crater after an Israeli air strike hit a road in Alma Al Shaab in April. AFP
  • Smoke plumes erupt during Israeli bombardment of the village in April. AFP
    Smoke plumes erupt during Israeli bombardment of the village in April. AFP
  • The village is in southern Lebanon, close to the border with Israel. Supplied
    The village is in southern Lebanon, close to the border with Israel. Supplied
  • More than 900 people lived in the village surrounded by olive groves before the conflict began last year. Supplied
    More than 900 people lived in the village surrounded by olive groves before the conflict began last year. Supplied