An Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut killed six people and injured 15 others on Tuesday, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strike occurred in the Ghobeiry area, a stronghold of Hezbollah. Authorities confirmed that the casualty count is preliminary and could rise as more information becomes available.
Lebanon’s health ministry has warned that the number of fatalities might increase as rescue teams continue their work in the aftermath of the strike. Local hospitals are treating the injured, many of whom sustained critical wounds. Emergency services remain on high alert in anticipation of further developments.
Israel Yet to Respond
CNN reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for a statement on the incident, but no response was received so far. Historically, the IDF has targeted Beirut, especially its southern suburbs, to eliminate senior Hezbollah figures. Tuesday’s strike marks the fifth Israeli air raid on Hezbollah-controlled areas in Beirut this year.
UN Staff Killed in Previous Strikes
In related news, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) confirmed that two of its staff members were among the 558 people killed in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon on Monday. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, expressed his condolences in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Grandi criticized the ongoing Israeli airstrikes, which he said continue to claim civilian lives indiscriminately.
Intensified Airstrikes
The situation in Lebanon has deteriorated as Israeli airstrikes have intensified in recent weeks. Both military and civilian areas have been targeted, raising concerns over the rising death toll and the impact on Lebanon’s infrastructure. In particular, strikes in Hezbollah-dominated areas of Beirut have raised fears of further escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Humanitarian Crisis Worsening
As the violence continues, the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon worsens. Thousands of civilians have been displaced, and access to basic services, such as healthcare and food, has been severely disrupted. The strikes are not only claiming lives but also creating a sense of instability in an already fragile region. The UN and various humanitarian organizations are urging for an immediate ceasefire to allow aid to reach affected populations.
Growing International Concern
International bodies, including the United Nations, are voicing concern over the increasing civilian casualties and the humanitarian toll. Diplomats are calling for a de-escalation of the violence and a return to peace talks. However, with the conflict showing no signs of slowing down, efforts to mediate appear to be stalling.
The airstrike in Beirut on Tuesday is part of a broader pattern of Israeli military action in Lebanon, particularly targeting areas linked to Hezbollah. As the death toll rises, the international community is growing more concerned about the conflict’s long-term impact on Lebanon and the wider region. Without a ceasefire, the humanitarian crisis will only deepen, with more civilian lives at risk.
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