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The Smurfs of War and the Truth Behind the Lens | Lebanon News
War photographer George Azar captured the raw, unfiltered humanity of Lebanon’s 15-year civil war through his lens—focusing on teenage fighters he called “the Smurfs,” amid a media landscape drowning in bias and misinformation. Returning from the U.S., he became immersed in the chaos, even being captured by Israeli forces before escaping back to Beirut. His images, often twisted by Western outlets for political effect, forced him to confront journalism’s fragility. Even after peace, truth remains contested—communities cling to their narratives, but Azar’s photos endure as vital anchors: they…
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