Israel, Syria, Lebanon: Three countries, two citizenships and a Blue Line

Against all odds, residents of Ghajar are Israeli citizens with Israeli passports and full rights; they speak Hebrew excellently, in addition to their mother tongue Arabic.

NORTH GHAJAR, in Lebanese territory, on the left, surrounded by a border fence, and the Lebanese village Wazzani to the right, with a Lebanese military road between them.

(photo credit: Leor Bareli)

ByLEOR BARELI

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 17:22

Updated: NOVEMBER 28, 2021 07:12

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