Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon minutes after a newly announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran, according to 스포츠경향; the attacks, which targeted more than 100 sites, killed over 250 people in a single day, according to the same source. Iran denounced the strikes as a violation of the ceasefire agreement and warned it would retaliate if the attacks did not stop.

Lebanese Students Caught in the Crossfire

While the geopolitical tensions play out, Lebanese students are struggling to focus on their education amid the ongoing violence; According to etos.media, Lebanese students are experiencing a lack of safety and sleep, leading to feelings of discouragement and hopelessness. Adam, a student of Industrial Engineering at the Lebanese American University (LAU), expressed his frustration with Western governments, stating that they misuse taxes to kill children, pregnant women, students, and elderly men.

Appeals for Awareness and Action

Lebanese students are urging the international community, particularly Western countries, to seek out accurate information and speak out against the humanitarian crisis. Rand, a Computer Engineering student at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha, emphasized the gravity of the situation and urged Westerners to look to Lebanese media for real footage of the conditions on the ground. Caroline, a student at the American University of Beirut (AUB), echoed this sentiment, calling on people in the West to open their eyes and stop turning a blind eye to the crisis.

Impact on Daily Life and Education

The ongoing conflict has significantly disrupted the lives of Lebanese students — many have been unable to sleep properly for weeks, according to etos.media, the students described living in air-permeable houses and dealing with the constant fear of bombs. They expressed a deep desire to return to a peaceful life where they can study and socialize with family and friends without the threat of violence hanging over them.