An Adelaide school teacher is stranded in Lebanon despite desperate attempts to make it onto a flight out of the conflict zone. Her husband struggles to get help from the Australian government while the situation grows increasingly dangerous.
Josiane Vekas describes the fear of hearing low-flying planes and explosions near Beirut. She has had two flights canceled and faces challenges just getting to the airport.
Vekas faces extreme challenges in trying to leave, including the risk of a dangerous boat journey to Cyprus. Despite the obstacles, she holds onto hope for a resolution to the conflict.
Her story sheds light on the struggles faced by many caught in the middle of conflict zones and the need for urgent assistance in times of crisis.
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