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Beirut, Lebanon – In a move that has sent shockwaves throughout the region, Israeli airstrikes targeted the town of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, amid rising tensions between the two nations. The attack, which came in the early hours of the morning, left widespread destruction in its wake, with multiple homes and buildings reported to have been damaged or destroyed.
According to eyewitness accounts, the airstrikes were intense and lasted for several hours, with explosions echoing throughout the town. Residents of Al-Mansouri described the scene as “chaotic” and “terrifying,” with many families forced to flee their homes in search of safety.
“I was woken up by the sound of explosions,” said one resident, who wished to remain anonymous. “I didn’t know what was happening at first, but when I looked out the window, I saw a house on fire. It was like a war zone.”
The Israeli military has yet to comment on the exact circumstances surrounding the airstrikes, but sources close to the situation suggest that the attack was in response to a rocket barrage fired into Israel by Hezbollah fighters earlier in the day.
The incident marks the latest escalation in tensions between Israel and Lebanon, which have been simmering for months. The two nations have a long history of conflict, and the situation on the ground remains highly volatile.
As news of the airstrikes spread, Lebanese officials were quick to condemn the attack, with Prime Minister Najib Mikati calling it a “flagrant aggression” against the sovereignty of the Lebanese state.
“This is a grave escalation and a blatant disregard for the rules of international law,” Mikati said in a statement. “We demand that Israel cease its aggression and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon.”
The international community has also weighed in on the situation, with the UN expressing deep concern over the escalating violence.
“We urge all parties to exercise restraint and work towards a peaceful resolution,” said a spokesperson for the UN. “The situation on the ground is highly volatile, and we fear for the safety of civilians in the area.”
As the situation continues to unfold, residents of Al-Mansouri remain fearful for their safety, and tensions between Israel and Lebanon remain at an all-time high.
“It’s like we’re living in a war zone,” said another resident. “We don’t know when it will end or what will happen next. It’s a very scary feeling.”