In a dramatic turn of events in Lebanon, 28-year-old Sali Hafiz staged a bank robbery to demand her own savings in order to fund life-saving cancer treatment for her sister. The incident highlights the dire financial crisis in the country, where banks have severely restricted withdrawals for nearly three years, leaving citizens without access to their own funds.
Hafiz entered the bank in Beirut armed with what appeared to be a toy gun and accompanied by activists. She demanded $20,000 from her own frozen account to cover her sister’s medical expenses. The standoff, captured on video and widely shared on social media, showed her taking the money and leaving before security could intervene.
Following the act, Hafiz stated, “I did this for my sister. I don’t want her to die because of a corrupt system.” Many Lebanese citizens hailed her as a heroine, praising her boldness in standing up against a banking system that has left people unable to access their savings during the ongoing economic meltdown.
Lebanon’s financial crisis, one of the worst in modern history, has plunged much of the population into poverty. Sali Hafiz’s desperate act underscores the human cost of the prolonged banking restrictions, sparking widespread debates about justice, systemic failure, and civil disobedience.
Author: VS NEWS DESK
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