Tragedy in Qana: Rising Death Toll from Israeli Strike
The death toll from an Israeli strike on Qana, a town in southern Lebanon, has increased to 15, according to Lebanon's Civil Defense. This attack mirrors a similar incident in 1996 at a UN compound. The Israeli military has not provided an immediate response regarding the recent strike.
- Country:
- Lebanon
An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Qana has tragically increased the death toll to 15, according to Lebanon's Civil Defense.
No immediate comment has been issued by the Israeli military concerning the recent attack, which took place late Tuesday.
Qana is historically significant for being the site of a devastating 1996 Israeli artillery strike on a United Nations compound, which led to the deaths of dozens of civilians.
ALSO READ
-
Lebanon’s Children Cannot Lose More of Their Childhood, UNICEF Chief Urges Action
-
Lebanon’s Children Face Hunger, Lost Schooling and Work as Families Reach the Brink
-
Lebanon’s Small Business Owners Build Skills and Market Links With EU and ILO Support
-
Lebanon and ILO Move to Modernize Cooperatives and Strengthen Rural Livelihoods
-
UNDP Urges Recovery From Day One as 160 Million People Risk Being Trapped in Crisis
Google News