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Always on shift: Managing work and war in Beirut | DW News
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This video highlights the life of Ali Othman, a Beirut restaurant worker who balances his job with his role as a dedicated volunteer rescue worker following Israeli airstrikes.
Ali Othman works as a waiter at a restaurant in Beirut during the day while volunteering as a rescue worker by night. The ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has caused immense destruction, displacement, and a high casualty count, forcing Ali and his fellow volunteers to work tirelessly searching for survivors and recovering the deceased. Ali's own family home was damaged in the strikes, necessitating their relocation to the mountains. The video underscores the emotional and physical toll the conflict takes on these volunteers as they struggle to manage their daily lives alongside the constant, dangerous demands of their rescue missions.
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LockedWorth watching if: You are interested in personal, human-interest perspectives on the real-world impact of the conflict in Lebanon and the dedication of local volunteers.
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