An Israeli air strike on the municipal building in Nabatiyeh, a southern Lebanese town, resulted in the deaths of five individuals, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. This strike occurred amid rising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and followed a series of deadly escalations. The Lebanese official reported that Israel conducted 11 airstrikes on Nabatiyeh and its surrounding areas just days after previous attacks had targeted the local marketplace.
The health ministry reported, "The raid by Israeli forces on two buildings—specifically the Nabatiyeh municipality and the union of municipalities—has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, according to initial reports." Among the casualties was the mayor of Nabatiyeh, as reported by Reuters citing security sources.
October 16, 2024
Rescue operations are currently underway, with emergency teams searching for any survivors trapped under the rubble. The air strikes represent an escalation in Israeli military actions in southern Lebanon, reflecting the spillover of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and raising concerns about a potential broader regional conflict.
