Beirut, Lebanon – Four people, including paramedics, were killed in two Israeli airstrikes targeting the towns of Zibdin and Marwaniyeh in southern Lebanon, according to local sources and field reports.
This comes amid continued military escalation in the border region.
Zabdin targeted, paramedics killed
Sources reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Zabdin, killing at least three people,
including paramedics who were present at the site when the bombing occurred.
The sources also indicated that the strike caused material damage to the targeted area.
Panic ensued among local residents and rescue teams who rushed to the scene to recover the victims.
Raid on Marwaniyah and initial toll
In a related development, another airstrike targeted the town of Marwaniyah in the south of the country,
killing one person, according to initial reports. The nature of the target in the town remains unclear.
Meanwhile, sources indicated that investigations are ongoing to determine
if there were any further casualties or damage in the surrounding area.
Escalating tensions and rescue operations
Southern Lebanon has witnessed a recent escalation in airstrikes and military operations.
As a result, security tensions are rising in border villages.
Civil defense and ambulance teams are continuing search and rescue operations at the two targeted sites.
There are fears that the death toll may rise, as no official statements have yet been released regarding the details of the airstrikes or their targets.
