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BEIRUT, Lebanon – A devastating Israeli airstrike struck the town of Toul in southern Lebanon on Sunday evening, targeting locations near the historic Al-Mahdi Mosque. The attack, which occurred at approximately 8:45 PM local time, marked the latest escalation in tensions between Israel and Lebanon.
Eyewitness accounts from locals and eyewitness reports suggest that the airstrike caused widespread destruction and casualties in the town. The Al-Mahdi Mosque, a significant cultural and historical landmark in Lebanon, was also reportedly damaged in the attack.
According to reports from the Lebanon-based news outlet Al-Achchar, at least five people were killed in the airstrike, while several others were injured. The victims, who have not been named publicly, are believed to be Lebanese civilians.
The Israeli military has not yet released an official statement on the airstrike, but sources close to the Israeli government have indicated that the attack was a response to a recent increase in Hezbollah rocket fire into Israeli territory. Hezbollah has denied any involvement in recent rocket attacks, although the Israeli government has maintained that the Iran-backed group is responsible for the escalation.
The airstrike has been met with widespread condemnation from Lebanese leaders, including Prime Minister Najib Mikati, who called the attack a “serious escalation.” The Lebanese government has vowed to take immediate action to secure the country’s borders and protect its citizens.
As tensions between Israel and Lebanon continue to rise, concern is growing about the potential for further violence in the region. International observers and analysts are closely monitoring the situation, and several world leaders have issued public statements denouncing the airstrike and calling for restraint.
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Najat Rochdi, issued a statement expressing “grave concern” about the airstrike and calling for an immediate end to all violence in the region. “The Secretary-General reiterates that any military action should respect international humanitarian law,” Rochdi stated.
As the situation in Lebanon continues to unfold, diplomats and officials are working to secure a meeting between Lebanese and Israeli leaders to discuss the crisis and explore possibilities for de-escalation.