Fadel Hijazi struggles to recover after losing family in Israeli airstrike
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Updated · NBC News · Apr 23
Fadel Hijazi struggles to recover after losing family in Israeli airstrike
2 articles · Updated · NBC News · Apr 23
Hijazi, now living above his brother’s bombed coffee shop in Tyre, Lebanon, lost his wife, daughter, two grandchildren, and nephew in the attack.
The devastating airstrike has left Hijazi emotionally and physically unable to leave his makeshift bed, highlighting the personal toll of ongoing conflict.
His experience underscores the broader suffering faced by civilians in southern Lebanon amid continued Israeli military operations and escalating regional tensions.
Is Israel's 'Gaza doctrine' in Lebanon creating a permanent humanitarian crisis?
Why are journalists and medical staff being killed in the Lebanon conflict?
As the fragile ceasefire crumbles, what is the ultimate goal in Lebanon?
Are attacks on civilian homes and banks in Lebanon prosecutable war crimes?
With Tyre's last bridge threatened, is a humanitarian catastrophe now inevitable?
Will 1.2 million displaced Lebanese ever be able to return to their homes?
Over 1,800 Civilians Killed and 1 Million Displaced: The Human Cost of the 2026 Lebanon Conflict
Overview
The conflict in Lebanon reignited on March 2, 2026, following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, leading to intense Israeli airstrikes including a devastating attack on Tyre on April 16 that destroyed six apartment buildings and killed many civilians, including the family of survivor Fadel Hijazi. Despite broad evacuation orders, no specific warnings were given before the strike, causing severe trauma and loss. The violence has caused over 1,830 deaths and displaced more than one million people, overwhelming hospitals and damaging critical infrastructure. A fragile ceasefire was brokered on April 16 but remains unstable amid ongoing violations and complex regional tensions. Humanitarian needs are urgent as aid delivery struggles against fuel shortages and damaged services.