Nineteen Syrian refugees and a Lebanese national were tragically killed in northeast Lebanon after an Israeli airstrike destroyed a building housing workers, as reported by Lebanon’s Health Ministry on Thursday. This incident occurred amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
In response to Hezbollah’s rocket attacks, Israel intensified its airstrikes in Lebanon, resulting in significant civilian casualties and displacements. This conflict has led to over 90,000 people being displaced in just five days, adding to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
The United States, France, and other allies have called for an immediate 21-day cease-fire to prevent further escalation and allow for diplomatic negotiations. However, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, remains adamant in striking Hezbollah “with full force” until their goals are achieved.
As the world unites in urging for peace and humanitarian aid for affected civilians, the situation in the Middle East remains volatile, with fears of a full-scale war looming large.