Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon Leaves Three Emergency Workers Dead
ICARO Media Group
In a tragic incident, three emergency workers have lost their lives while attempting to contain a fire caused by an Israeli airstrike in the town of Froun, located in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health has confirmed the casualties and condemned the attack as a violation of international law.
This attack against an ambulance team marks the second time within a span of 12 hours that such a team has been targeted. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health categorizes this act as a blatant violation of international laws and an aggression against human values. The ministry called for an emergency meeting to be held in Beirut, where they aim to demand accountability and put pressure on Israel.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have defended their actions by stating that the strike was carried out to eliminate terrorists from the Amal movement, a Hezbollah-allied Shia group. The Amal movement has released a statement claiming that two members were killed while performing their humanitarian and national duty in defense of Lebanon and the South.
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, strongly denounced the strike and labeled it as a flagrant violation of international laws. He has called for Western ambassadors and other international representatives to attend the emergency meeting in order to address the ongoing aggression by Israel. Mikati expressed his concern over Israel's continuous disregard for the law and their relentless actions that bring harm to Lebanon and its people.
The border conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah has intensified since the start of the Gaza war. Responding to the Israeli airstrike in Froun, Hezbollah claims to have launched a squadron of suicide drones towards a newly established IDF headquarters in Ayelet, northern Israel, as well as a salvo of Al-Falaq missiles targeting the Kiryat Shmona settlement. The IDF confirmed the presence of several unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) crossing over from Lebanese territory, but no injuries were reported.
Brigadier General Raymond Khattar, the director of Lebanon's Civil Defense, expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and extended wishes for a speedy recovery to Mohammad Amasha, one of the injured men. Amasha has been transferred to Tebnin Governmental Hospital, where he is currently undergoing surgery for his serious injuries sustained during the Israeli airstrike.
The situation remains tense between Israel and Lebanon as both sides engage in retaliatory actions. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with mounting calls for de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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