Israeli war with Hezbollah cripples tourism in ancient city of Baalbek
Baalbek, Lebanon’s iconic historical ruins site and the compass of tourism in the tiny Mediterranean country, is suffering the impact of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Concerts, which draw international and local visitors were cancelled during the summer contributing to a steep decline in tourism. In the old souks of Baalbek city, shops were mostly closed on Monday, with trade and economic activity largely crippled. (AP video shot by Bassam Hatoum)