Inside the Palestinian camp in Beirut where residents are staying put, for now

A FRANCE 24 team visited the Palestinian camp of Bourj el-Barajneh in the heart of Beirut’s southern suburbs, which are frequently struck by Israeli airstrikes. Yet here, many people say they have little choice but to stay. Bourj el-Barajneh was established in 1948 after Palestinians were forced to leave their homes in what became known as the Nakba (‘catastrophe’).

Localisation: Downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East
Source: France 24
Categorie: security
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:10 GMT