Warfare Could Create a Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon

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BEIRUT, Lebanon -- This is a sad city. The smell of war fills the air. There is no talk except war talk. Life has come to a standstill in this vibrant and lively city, built layer upon layer on top of vanished civilizations.

I came from northern New Jersey, where I live in a hamlet called Succasunna, to a suburb 20 minutes from the Beirut city center with my three children three weeks ago. My visit had a dual purpose.

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Warfare Could Create a Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon

First, I wanted the children to spend the summer with their grandparents, learning Arabic and enjoying themselves. Lebanon is great in the summer: beautiful beaches, spectacular mountains, delicious food.

Hundreds of thousands of tourists...

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