Amid ongoing conflict, displaced Lebanese residents are turning to satellite imagery to assess the condition of their homes in southern Lebanon.
Some Lebanese displaced by Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon are unable to return home due to the ongoing conflict. To determine whether their houses have survived the war, these displaced individuals are purchasing satellite images of their properties. This approach provides them with a way to visually check on their homes from afar amid continued instability.
This information was reported by Jane Arraf for NPR News on July 26, 2026.
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