Lebanon's health ministry confirmed Sunday that three people were killed and 44 injured after Israeli forces opened fire on residents attempting to return to their villages in southern Lebanon. The incident marks one of the deadliest escalations in the region this month. 🚨
While details remain scarce, local sources describe scenes of chaos as families sought to check homes damaged in recent cross-border exchanges. Lebanon’s health minister urged international actors to 'prevent further bloodshed,' though Israel has yet to comment on the incident.
This comes amid heightened regional tensions, with displaced communities caught in the crossfire. Southern Lebanon has seen repeated clashes since October 2023, displacing thousands. Many young activists are now amplifying calls for de-escalation on social media, using hashtags like #SouthernCrisis and #PeaceForLebanon. 📱✌️
Stay tuned as we follow developments in this fast-moving story. 💬
