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No time to rest: Managing work and war in Beirut | DW News
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This video follows Ali Othman, a Beirut restaurant server who also works as a volunteer rescue worker during ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
This short documentary depicts the dual life of Ali Othman, a Beirut resident who balances his day job at a restaurant with his demanding, dangerous work as a volunteer rescue worker following Israeli airstrikes in the Dahiyeh region. The narrative highlights the severe impact of the conflict on the community, including the displacement of over a million people, and features interviews with Othman and his family, who have had to relocate to the mountains due to damage to their home. Through personal anecdotes and on-site footage, the video illustrates the emotional toll of the conflict and the constant state of readiness required of first responders.
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LockedWorth watching if: If you are interested in personal, on-the-ground perspectives of how ordinary civilians in conflict zones manage daily life, employment, and humanitarian duties amidst constant danger.
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