Lebanon says Israeli strike killed 10 firefighters in country's south
The Hindu
Tragic Israeli strike kills 10 firefighters in Lebanon, with more casualties feared as rescue efforts continue.
Lebanon's Health Ministry says an Israeli strike in the country's south killed at least 10 firefighters on Monday (October 7, 2024).
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It says more people are buried under the rubble and that the death toll may rise. It says the firefighters were in a municipality building in the town of Baraachit that was hit as they prepared to embark on a rescue mission.
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