Exclusive: Al-Qulaylah, a southern Lebanon town, transformed by war devastation
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Located in the Tyre District of southern Lebanon, the town of Al-Qulaylah sits on a plateau overlooking the sea between Tyre and Naqoura and is known for its natural turtle reserve along the coast. It is also renowned for its wide green plains planted with lemon, citrus, and banana trees, in addition to hosting several archaeological and religious sites.
Al-Qulaylah was once a vibrant town where natural beauty blended with steady urban development, before Israeli aggression left it severely devastated. Since the outbreak of the Gaza Support Battle on October 8, 2023, it has been subjected to a series of raids and bombardments that caused widespread destruction, turning it from a thriving natural reserve into what now resembles a “sanctuary of rubble and ruin.”
Nothing was spared: homes, houses, and shops were all heavily affected, with raids destroying their contents and facilities, making the return of residents who fled during the recent war almost impossible for now. The town is no longer habitable and requires comprehensive reconstruction and rebuilding from scratch.
