Lebanon’s Civil Defense agency announced early Sunday that an Israeli strike had destroyed its regional facility in the southern city of Nabatieh, according to Asharq Alawsat.
The Directorate General of Civil Defense stated that the building had been reduced to rubble, and a remarkable number of vehicles and equipment had been damaged as a result of what it labeled as a “direct hit in a hostile Israeli strike.”
It further reported no casualties among its personnel, as they had been relocated to another site prior to the incident, according to AFP.
The civil defense agency strongly denounced the strike on what it described as a center devoted to humanitarian and relief efforts, emphasizing that the agency was encountering mounting risks and challenges while carrying out its operations.
War in Iran
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, targeting its leadership and triggering a new conflict in the Middle East.
Iran has been responding with a retaliatory counterattack in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi as a retaliatory move, while launching barrages of missiles and drones toward Israel.
The conflict has spread across the Middle East, leaving thousands dead, triggering unprecedented disruptions to energy supplies especially after the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Lebanon Involvement
Lebanon was drawn into the conflict on March 2 when Hezbollah launched a series of attacks to support its ally, Tehran.
As a result, Israel has launched an extensive military campaign that has since killed more than 2,000 people.
Extended Ceasefire
Trump has recently announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire last week after hosting the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors at the White House.
Despite the fact that the ceasefire has significantly reduced hostilities, Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah have continued to trade blows in southern Lebanon.
Israeli forces remain deployed within a self-declared “buffer zone,” maintaining an active military presence along the frontier.
Lebanese leaders recently urged the US ambassador to Beirut to intensify pressure on Israel to halt its attacks during the truce period, although Israel has also reported coming under cross-border fire.
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