How the fate of a small furry animal reveals the ecological tragedy of Israel’s war on Lebanon | Hisham Younes
Environmentalist Hisham Younes documents the ecological destruction caused by the war in southern Lebanon, specifically focusing on the loss of habitat for the Syrian rock hyrax. The article highlights how military detonations are permanently altering the region's limestone ecosystems.
Why it matters
It sheds light on the often-overlooked environmental consequences of armed conflict, emphasizing the long-term damage to biodiversity and natural landscapes.
Limestone habitats have sheltered colonies of rock hyrax – locally known as tabsoun – for centuries in southern Lebanon. Photograph: Courtesy of Green Southerners Limestone habitats have sheltered colonies of rock hyrax – locally known as tabsoun – for centuries in southern Lebanon. Photograph: Courtesy of Green Southerners Nature and conflict Environment How the fate of a small furry animal reveals the ecological tragedy of Israel’s war on Lebanon Hisham Younes The Syrian rock hyrax depends on the fragile landscapes of the border region. Alongside other environmentalists, I have been documenting the destruction of its habitat
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