Sidon, Lebanon – The aftermath of deadly airstrikes in Sidon, a coastal city in Lebanon, left streets covered in dust and debris, as rescue teams worked to clear the wreckage of destroyed buildings. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported six people were killed and 37 wounded in the attack. Local residents expressed shock and grief, with one calling the airstrikes “a massacre against civilians.”
Residents in 16 southern villages were warned to evacuate following airstrikes in Lebanon, but the city of Sidon did not receive a similar warning. Displaced individuals from various regions in Lebanon expressed confusion and disbelief over the attacks, questioning the presence of any military activity in the targeted areas.
In a separate incident, the main Damascus-Beirut highway in Lebanon reopened after the Lebanese Army secured the area following strikes on two vehicles along the route. Local officials condemned the use of international roads for military purposes, emphasizing the need to protect civilian safety in the region.
Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council issued a strong statement warning against Israel’s potential dismantling of the U.N. agency that provides humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees in Gaza. The council emphasized the vital role of the agency in delivering essential services to Palestinian refugees and urged all parties to allow its continued operation in the region.
Norway called for clarification on Israel’s responsibilities under international law in relation to preventing humanitarian aid to Palestinians. The Norwegian Prime Minister stressed the importance of upholding international obligations to ensure the well-being of populations in conflict-affected areas.
The Israeli military faced scrutiny over its recent attack on Gaza, with conflicting reports on the number of casualties and the nature of the targets. Hospital officials in Israel reported two men wounded by rocket fire from Lebanon, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.
Amid escalating violence and humanitarian concerns, the situation in the Middle East remains volatile, raising international calls for accountability and adherence to humanitarian principles in conflict zones.