An Israeli air strike on the municipal building in Nabatiyeh, a town in southern Lebanon, killed five people, according to Lebanon’s health ministry on Wednesday. A Lebanese official confirmed Israel conducted 11 air strikes on Nabatiyeh and nearby regions, just days after strikes devastated the town’s marketplace.
The health ministry stated, “The Israeli enemy raid on two buildings, that of the Nabatiyeh municipality and the union of municipalities, killed five people in a preliminary toll.” Among the victims was the town’s mayor, as reported by security sources.
Emergency teams continue rescue operations, searching for survivors trapped under the rubble. This strike is the latest in a series of violent escalations as tensions rise along the Israel-Lebanon border.
Nabatieh, my city, the place who made me who I am. A few days ago Israel destroyed our town centre which is our pride & history. This morning: this 👇. They destroyed the municipality building killing the people who were helping families & reporting atrocities. Speechless… pic.twitter.com/JYNF162n0l
— Farah Jaber-Hijazi (@FarahJaberH) October 16, 2024
Israeli air raids in southern Lebanon have increased, with the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza spreading to neighbouring areas, heightening fears of a larger regional conflict.
The United States expressed concern over the Israeli actions in Lebanon. On Tuesday, US state department spokesperson Matthew Miller announced that Washington had communicated its concerns to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government regarding the recent strikes. Miller stated, “When it comes to the scope and nature of the bombing campaign that we saw in Beirut over the past few weeks, it’s something that we made clear to the government of Israel we had concerns with and we were opposed to.”
This is an ongoing situation. Please check back for more updates.
What Other Media Are Saying
- The Jerusalem Post reports on Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon, killing Nabatieh mayor and six others, targeting Hezbollah terror targets and structures near civilian buildings.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happened in Nabatiyeh, Lebanon?
An Israeli air strike on the municipal building killed five people, including the town’s mayor.
How many air strikes did Israel conduct in Nabatiyeh?
Israel conducted 11 air strikes on Nabatiyeh and nearby regions.
What did the US say about the Israeli air strikes in Lebanon?
The US expressed concern and communicated its opposition to the Israeli government.
Are rescue operations ongoing in Nabatiyeh?
Yes, emergency teams are searching for survivors trapped under the rubble.
How is the conflict between Israel and Hamas affecting Lebanon?
Israeli air raids in southern Lebanon have increased, heightening fears of a larger regional conflict.
