An Israeli airstrike on a three-story building near the towns of Jannata and Deir Qanoun En Nahr in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of two women and injuries to 19 others, including women and children.
The incident was reported by Lebanese media and relayed by the Arab World News Agency.
Lebanese newspaper “An-Nahar” identified the two deceased women, one of whom was a medic from the Al-Resala Health Aid Association.
The newspaper cited sources close to Hezbollah who suggested, based on Israeli media reports, that the airstrike was an assassination operation.
The sources emphasized that the casualties were civilians and that search operations were ongoing to locate any additional victims under the rubble.
The region around Tyre has been a site of conflict and tension for decades, particularly involving Hezbollah, the Shia militant group and political party that wields significant influence in southern Lebanon.
Israel has frequently targeted Hezbollah positions and operatives in Lebanon, citing security threats and militant activities.
The recent escalation in violence is part of a broader conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has seen sporadic flare-ups since the major conflict in 2006.
The airstrike comes amid heightened regional tensions and periodic exchanges of fire across the Israel-Lebanon border.
The killing of civilians, particularly women and children, in military operations raises serious humanitarian and ethical issues.
The targeting of a medic highlights the perils faced by healthcare workers in conflict zones, who are protected under international law yet often find themselves in harm’s way.
The ongoing instability in Lebanon, compounded by political, economic, and social crises, further complicates efforts to address these humanitarian challenges.
