On September 7, 2024, an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese town of Froun resulted in the deaths of three Lebanese civil defense members and injured two others, one critically. The attack occurred while the team was extinguishing fires caused by recent Israeli raids, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing cross-border conflict.Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the attack as a violation of international law, stating that 25 paramedics have been killed and 94 injured due to Israel’s aggression since the conflict began. The Lebanese Health Ministry described the incident as a ‘blatant strike’ on an official Lebanese state apparatus, noting it was the second attack on an emergency team in less than 12 hours.In response to the attack, Hezbollah launched a ‘squadron of missiles’ targeting the headquarters of Israel’s 91st Division, which is responsible for its northern border. Hezbollah claimed to have hit offices and soldiers with precision, although Israel’s military reported that most rockets fell in open areas, causing no injuries.The incident has further intensified the already volatile situation along the Lebanese-Israeli frontier. Since October 8, 2023, Lebanese and Palestinian factions in Lebanon, including Hezbollah, have been exchanging daily shelling with Israeli forces across the blue line. This ongoing conflict has resulted in at least 614 deaths in Lebanon and 24-26 deaths on the Israeli side.The escalation of violence has displaced tens of thousands of people on both sides of the border. Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi confirmed on Friday that the Israeli army, in addition to implementing preventive strikes against Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure, is actively preparing for offensive operations within Lebanese territory.As tensions continue to rise, the international community watches closely, with concerns growing about the potential for a wider regional conflict.
Key points
- Israeli airstrike killed three Lebanese civil defense members and injured two others in Froun, southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah retaliated by launching missiles at Israeli military headquarters.
- The incident has escalated tensions in the ongoing cross-border conflict, displacing thousands.
- Lebanese Prime Minister condemned the attack as a violation of international law.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported number of Israeli casualties, with some sources citing 24 deaths and others mentioning 26.
