In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, a France 24 reporter found himself in the heart of danger in Sidon, Lebanon. James André, the network’s correspondent on the ground, described the harrowing experience of witnessing an Israeli airstrike just a few kilometers away from where he was stationed.
“We were in Sidon and witnessed a blast quite close to the place we were,” André recounted. “We saw the doors move and we heard a large bang and that was indeed an Israeli airstrike just a few kilometers away in a neighborhood.”
The situation escalated further as André and his team attempted to leave the area. They quickly found themselves caught in a massive traffic jam, as droves of people fled in fear from the ongoing airstrikes. Despite the chaos around them, André and his team managed to speak to some of those caught in the exodus, capturing firsthand accounts of the terror and panic gripping the region.
The footage captured by France 24’s team provides a sobering glimpse into the realities of conflict in the Middle East, shining a light on the human cost of violence and displacement. As tensions continue to escalate in the region, it is vital for journalists like James André to bring these stories to the forefront, ensuring that the world does not turn a blind eye to the suffering of those caught in the crossfire.
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Video “‘We got caught in a huge traffic jam of people fleeing the Israeli airstrikes’ • FRANCE 24” was uploaded on 09/23/2024 to Youtube Channel FRANCE 24 English