Hotel Montana

An abandoned hotel in southern Lebanon has become a sanctuary for dozens of displaced families

Israel-Hamas war

As the war in Gaza continues, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has forced dozens of families to leave their homes near the border. Some are now sheltering in an abandoned hotel.

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