People in Lebanon are literally buying satellite imagery just to see if their houses are still standing.
in The World Around Us ·
This is honestly heartbreaking. Imagine being displaced by war and having to pay for satellite photos just to get a glimpse of whether your home is even there anymore. It’s such a wild and desperate way to get any kind of closure. Does anyone know if there are any free ways for people to check this kind of thing?
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/26/g-s1-124672/lebanon-israel-war-homes-satellite
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/26/g-s1-124672/lebanon-israel-war-homes-satellite