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Lebanese People Make Mashewe Amidst Airstrikes in Viral Video

A video of Lebanese people making mashewe against the backdrop of airstrikes in Beirut went viral on Instagram, amassing almost 220,000 views.

The video shows a pair who appear unfazed as they flip the skewers on a rooftop in Beirut, with smoke from the most recent raids looming over the city in the background.

The video was humorously received, bringing a sense of levity amidst challenging times. Despite the gravity of the situation, we’re glad it brought some joy to viewers.

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Viral Video Shows People Making Mashewe Amidst Airstrikes

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