Israel targets region inhabited by Christians
18 people lost their lives in an attack carried out by the Israeli army on the Christian-majority village of Aitou in the Zgharta region of northern Lebanon, marking the first time Israel has attacked a Christian-majority area during the year-long conflict.
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Israeli forces continue their bombardment in Lebanon. While the attacks are concentrated in the south of the country, northern regions are also being targeted by Israel. The Israeli army targeted the Christian-majority village of Aitou in the northern Zgharta region. The Lebanese Red Cross stated that 18 people lost their lives in the attack, while search and rescue operations are reported to be ongoing.
The Lebanese National News Agency reported that this is the first time the Christian-majority region has been attacked by Israeli forces during the year-long conflict.