Israeli Airstrike Injures Two Journalists in Southern Lebanon
2 Journalists Injured In Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon
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Two Lebanese journalists, Amal Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, were injured in an Israeli airstrike near the border with Israel while reporting in al-Tiri, southern Lebanon. The airstrike reportedly killed two people and left Khalil trapped under rubble, prompting rescue efforts from local authorities.
- 01Amal Khalil and Zeinab Faraj were injured during an Israeli airstrike in al-Tiri, southern Lebanon.
- 02The airstrike killed two individuals and left Khalil trapped, prompting rescue operations.
- 03Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the targeting of journalists.
- 04The Israeli army claimed the strike was in response to perceived threats from Hezbollah.
- 05Rescue teams faced challenges due to ongoing threats in the area.
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On Wednesday, an Israeli airstrike in al-Tiri, southern Lebanon, injured two journalists from the Lebanese daily newspaper Al-Akhbar. Amal Khalil, a veteran correspondent, and Zeinab Faraj, a freelance photographer, were caught in the attack, which reportedly killed two people. The Lebanese health ministry confirmed that Faraj was rescued and taken to the hospital, while efforts to reach Khalil were hampered by continuing threats. Local rescue teams, supported by the Lebanese army, managed to enter the area after several hours to search for Khalil. President Joseph Aoun expressed concern over the incident, urging for the protection of media professionals in conflict zones. The Israeli army stated that the airstrike targeted vehicles linked to Hezbollah, claiming they posed an imminent threat. They also noted that rescue operations were not being obstructed by Israeli forces.
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The incident highlights the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones, raising concerns over media safety during military operations.
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