Israel ‘just wanted to destroy’ in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire

Ali Shaabi's relatives stand outside their homes destroyed during the ceasefire in Naqoura, south Lebanon [File: Raghed Waked/Al Jazeera]

Naqoura, southern Lebanon – Dressed in an olive green jacket and jeans, municipal head Abbas Awada stood next to the remains of the family home where he lived with his wife and two children for the last 15 years.

The soft-spoken, charismatic, 40-something Awada used to welcome town residents in the family home and host big family gatherings with his wife.