November 10th 2024.
According to recent reports, more than 80 people have tragically lost their lives in a series of Israeli airstrikes that have taken place since late Saturday. These attacks have targeted various locations in Lebanon, including northern Gaza and Syria.
On Sunday, the National News Agency shared details of airstrikes in the town of Almat in central Lebanon. The country's Health Ministry reported that 20 individuals, including three children, were killed in the attack. Shocking footage from the scene shows the devastating aftermath, with one building reduced to rubble and heavy machinery working to clear the debris.
Local member of parliament, Simon Abi Ramia, expressed his sorrow over the targeted house, which belonged to a well-known resident of the area. He also noted that it is possible that the house was sheltering displaced individuals.
In addition to the attack in Almat, there were also strikes on the towns of Mashghara and Debaal, which resulted in three more casualties. Intermittent shelling from Israeli artillery was also reported in Khiam.
According to a CNN tally of Lebanese health ministry statements, a staggering 2513 people have been killed and 11,719 injured in Lebanon since September 16. This date marks the beginning of Israel's intensified campaign against Hezbollah.
The most recent strikes follow a series of attacks on multiple locations in Lebanon that began late on Saturday. One of the deadliest incidents was an airstrike on a civil defense center in the town of Deir Qanoun, where 17 people lost their lives. Rescue teams are still searching through the rubble for survivors. Similar attacks were also reported in other towns, including Hanawaih, Majdal Zoun, and Tair Harfa.
The Israeli military has confirmed that airstrikes were carried out in the areas of Tyre and Baalbek, with the Israel Defence Forces stating that it has "eliminated dozens of Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon over the past day." The IDF also reported that rockets continue to be fired from southern Lebanon, with approximately 10 projectiles crossing into Israeli territory.
Meanwhile, in northern Gaza, at least 41 people were killed in Israeli strikes on two homes early on Sunday morning. The director general of the Ministry of Health in the enclave, Dr. Muneer Alboursh, has confirmed that over half of the casualties were children. A post from international NGO Save the Children on social media shared the heartbreaking news that parents, children, and grandchildren were among those killed in the strikes on one of the residences.
The IDF has responded to inquiries regarding these attacks, stating that they were targeting "a terrorist infrastructure site" in the Jabalya area. They also claimed that precautions were taken to avoid harming civilians, including the use of aerial surveillance and precise intelligence.
According to Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, the situation is catastrophic. He shared a video on social media, stating that the hospital has received numerous calls from people who are still trapped under the rubble and unable to be rescued.
These strikes come as the US has given Israel a deadline to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Failure to do so within the next 30 days could result in a violation of US laws governing foreign military assistance. A recent report from the World Health Organization has warned of an impending famine in the northern Gaza Strip, where many of the recent attacks have taken place.
In Syria, the Israeli airstrikes have also caused devastation, with at least seven civilians killed and 20 injured in a residential building in the Sayyida Zainab area of the Damascus countryside. Syrian state news agency SANA reported that women and children were among the casualties, and private properties were damaged. Social media videos have confirmed the destruction, with one showing severe damage to a building and rubble scattered across the street.
The Sayyida Zainab area is known to have a Hezbollah presence and has been targeted by Israeli attacks in the past. The Israeli Air Force has confirmed that they have carried out strikes in this area, claiming they were targeting Hezbollah intelligence infrastructure.
As the situation continues to escalate, the world watches in horror as innocent lives are lost in these senseless attacks. It is essential for all parties involved to prioritize the safety and well-being of civilians and find a peaceful resolution to this ongoing conflict.
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