Attack on meeting center: six deaths in Lebanon shock!
Attack on meeting center: six deaths in Lebanon shock!
In the middle of a conflict that does not seem to end, the German-Libanese meeting center "Dar Ass-Salam" in the Lebanon was the goal of a tragic attack that cost several lives on Wednesday and demanded many injuries. Said Arnaout, the 73-year-old co-founder of the center, can hardly believe what happened. His former refuge and training center, in the sign of peace and intercultural exchange, was destroyed by rocket attacks. "There was no warning; there is no mercy in the war," said Arnaout in a depressed tone. He and his wife, Latife, had acted as a bridge between Germany and Lebanon for over 25 years and offered thousands of visitors a safe place.
The meeting center was not only a place of further training, but also a home for many refugees who were dependent on help due to the ongoing war in Lebanon. Most recently, about 80 people lived there when the attacks took place. In the evening before, the building was considered safe from a German perspective; The majority of the people present were families, including children looking for a safe harbor.
a place of hope and peace
settled in the picturesque Chouf Mountains, surrounded by nature and peace, "Dar Ass-Salam" was a popular destination for over 6,000 German visitors. Before the attack, the center was regarded as a location for support and education, including by high-ranking representatives, including the German ambassador and UN representative. Arnaout describes how the center created an atmosphere of the dialogue, especially in a country that is characterized by conflicts and political stir. "We built a bridge between the nations," he explains proudly.
The despair and the pain are noticeable when the news about the attack spreads. Many of the victims were not unknowns for Arnaout and his wife; They were friends, neighbors and family. "We knew the refugees that we recorded.
The unclear direction of the attacks
Regrettably, the answer to why your center was attacked remains unclear. The residents of the center unanimously rejected the accusation that Hisbollah could be among the refugees. "Why should someone attack this center that was considered safe?" Asks Friederike Weltzien, a pastor from Stuttgart who often visited the center. It is a thorn in the side of the Israeli army's decision, which supports the attacks. Despite repeated inquiries, the military lacked any statement on the incident."The terms 'targeted' and 'limited' not seem to fit in this context," notes Bente Scheller from the Heinrich Böll Foundation, which regretted the effects of attack on intercultural relationships in Lebanon. It emphasizes that the center was much more than just a supply -oriented place, it was a symbol of dialogue and peace between cultures.
Despite everything, the belief in reconstruction does not give up. "The center will be brought back to life, just like much in Lebanon," assures Heike Mardirian from the German Evangelical Community in Beirut, and Arnaout and his wife are also determined to build up "dar AsS salam" again. "We now need peace, stability and support more than ever to bring our home of peace back," adds Latife Arnaout. Their determination is in contrast to the devastating reality in which they live and brings a spark of hope into the darkness that has affected their community.
The arguments in Lebanon continue to demand their toll, but the commitment to peace and friendship across national borders remains strong. A vigil in Bad Kreuznach is planned for more solidarity to commemorate the victims. The voices of grief, but also hope, halls through the vast landscapes in which peace once ruled.
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