Maryam Younnes: A proud Christian Lebanese Israeli patriot

Maryam Younnes now understands the religious strife, politics and social issues that caused the deafening falling night sky she recalls from her early childhood

Maryam Younnes today.

Maryam Younnes today.

(photo credit: MARYAM YOUNNES)

ByMIRI WEISSMAN

APRIL 28, 2023 11:16

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