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View of the locality of Rmeish, Bint Jbeil district, in southern Lebanon, on Nov. 16, 2025. (Credit: Tea Ziade/L'Orient Today) Add as preferred on Google Father Nagib Amil, the parish priest of Rmeish in southern Lebanon, has been summoned by the judiciary several times in recent weeks, most recently last Wednesday. The case stems from a dispute between neighbors over an illegal construction, one that would probably have been settled by police intervention in any other part of the country. But this is Rmeish, a Christian village in the heart of the Israeli-occupied border zone, where access is restricted or even barred by Israeli forces and the surrounding landscape is scarred by widespread demolitions.The summonses came after the priest tried to intervene to prevent potential tensions during an operation by the security forces. They have since prompted an outpouring of support for Father Amil, who has served the village for more than 30 years. In addition to a gathering of dozens of... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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