Beirut: The Emergency Operations Center of the Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday announced that an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday evening, April 28, targeting Jibchit (Nabatieh district), resulted in five fatalities, including a soldier and two women, and 21 injured among them four children and nine women.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the strike on Jibchit has prompted a response from various local and international entities. The Ministry of Public Health has mobilized all available resources to provide medical assistance to the wounded. Emergency response teams have been dispatched to the scene, and hospitals in the vicinity are on high alert to accommodate the influx of injured individuals.
Efforts are underway to assess the extent of damage caused by the airstrike. Authorities are coordinating with humanitarian organizations to ensure that those affected receive necessary aid and support. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of civilians in the region, particularly in areas prone to conflict.
In response to the airstrike, discussions are ongoing among government officials and international representatives to address the escalation of violence and seek measures to prevent further casualties. The situation remains tense as local residents and officials call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a focus on diplomatic solutions.