Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Children in Beirut Suburb
BEIRUT,LEBANON – Israeli airstrikes targeted a residential building in a southern suburb of Beiruton Wednesday, killing five children, according to Lebanese media reports. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, calling it a targeted attack but did not provide further details.
The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, sparked outrage and condemnation from Lebanese officials and residents. The Lebanese National News Agency, citing witnesses,reported that the airstrike hit an apartment building in the Haret Hreik neighborhood, causing significant damage and leaving multiple casualties.
This is a barbaric act that has taken the lives of innocent children, said a spokesperson for the Lebanesegovernment. We hold Israel fully responsible for this heinous crime and demand immediate accountability.
The Israeli military, in a statement, said the strike was aimed at terrorist infrastructure in the area. However, the military did not provideany evidence to support this claim.
The attack comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Lebanon, following a series of rocket attacks launched from Lebanon into Israel in recent weeks. The attacks were attributed to Hezbollah, a powerful Lebanese Shia militia group that has close ties to Iran.
Israel has responded to the rocket attacks withairstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. The Israeli military has maintained that its strikes are necessary to deter further attacks from Lebanon and protect its citizens.
However, the latest airstrike in Beirut has drawn criticism from international observers, who have expressed concern about the potential for escalation of the conflict.
Thisattack is a dangerous escalation of the situation and could lead to a wider conflict, said a spokesperson for the United Nations. We urge both sides to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to resolve their differences.
The attack has also raised concerns about the safety of civilians in Lebanon, particularly in areas that are frequently targeted byIsraeli airstrikes.
We are living in fear, said a resident of the Haret Hreik neighborhood. We don’t know when the next attack will come.
The Lebanese government has called for an international investigation into the attack and has demanded that Israel be held accountable for the deaths of the five children.
The incident has further strained relations between Israel and Lebanon, which have been at odds for decades over a number of issues, including the disputed Shebaa Farms region.
The international community is urging both sides to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
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