In south Lebanon, tourism develops despite threat of war

South Lebanon has bore the brunt of Israeli war and occupation. (Micheal Moore/MaanImages) Lebanon has been at war with its southern neighbor often since the creation of Israel in 1948. South Lebanon bore the brunt of the longtime enmity and fell under Israel occupancy for over 22 years from 1978-2000. Over the years, an unstable peace has reigned over the region, but broken every now and then because south Lebanon is home to Hizballah, Lebanon's local resistance movement against Israel. The Israelis established one of their main detention and interrogation centers in the neighboring Khiam village. "The area is of strategic importance due to its proximity to the borders," General Wehbe Katish, former Lebanese general tells IPS. "The Wazzani river, which is a confluent of the Jordan river, is also another point of contention between the two countries." Read more