Tragic Night in Nabi Chit: Airstrikes Rock Lebanese Mountain Town
Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed 16 and injured 35 in Nabi Chit, Lebanon, according to health officials. The Lebanese Health Ministry provided these figures following overnight strikes. The Iranian-backed Hezbollah also engaged in clashes with Israeli forces. Israel has yet to issue a comment on the incident.
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In a tragic development, Lebanese health officials reported that Israeli airstrikes on the mountain town of Nabi Chit resulted in at least 16 fatalities and 35 injuries. These figures were released by the Lebanese Health Ministry on Saturday.
The strikes took place overnight, with Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group, announcing that its fighters clashed with Israeli forces in the mountainous region of eastern Lebanon late Friday.
Despite these reports, Israeli authorities have not yet commented on the incident or the alleged fighting in the area.
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Lebanese health officials say at least 16 people killed, 35 wounded in overnight Israeli airstrikes in town of Nabi Chit, reports AP.
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