Tuesday, August 8, 2006

Long refugees themselves, Palestinians now play host

Palestinians in Lebanon open their camps to fleeing families.

RASHIDIYEH CAMP, LEBANON – Nearly six decades ago, the Lebanese gave shelter to tens of thousands of Palestinian refugees who fled their homeland when the state of Israel was created. Now some of those refugees' descendants are returning the favor. Hundreds of Lebanese who have abandoned their homes have sought shelter in the Palestinian camps ringing the southern coastal town of Tyre. Continued.

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