Lebanese Chef Hussein Fayyad Reports Orchard Hit in Southern Lebanon Strike
Prominent Lebanese chef Hussein Fayyad reported that his orchard in southern Lebanon was hit in an airstrike, marking the third time his properties have been targeted amid IDF operations against Hezbollah.
A prominent Lebanese chef and social media star, Hussein Fayyad, reported via Instagram that an orchard owned by him in southern Lebanon was hit in an Israeli airstrike. This marks the third time in recent months that properties belonging to Fayyad have been targeted amid ongoing military operations against Hezbollah infrastructure in the region.
Fayyad, who boasts over 4.5 million followers on Instagram and was recently named TikTok's best cooking content creator for 20th-century Middle East and North Africa, shared video footage of the damaged orchard. Spanning 10,000 square meters, the land was filled with vegetables, fruits, and olive trees. "Even the trees and fruits have become targets for attacks," Fayyad wrote, expressing deep sorrow over the destruction.
This incident follows previous strikes on Fayyad's properties earlier in the year. In May, his popular tourist restaurant and resort, "Arsh al-Malouk" (Throne of Kings) in Wadi al-Hujair, was destroyed. Subsequently, in September, a new unfinished hospitality project consisting of six villas, known as "Bayut al-Malouk," was also struck and demolished before its official opening.
While Lebanese media and supporters have lamented the loss of these cultural and economic landmarks, the Israel Defense Forces continue their targeted operations against Hezbollah sites, operatives, and assets across southern Lebanon to neutralize ongoing security threats.
