Israel attacked Lebanon… A Reuters journalist died in the attacks

The news from the official Lebanese NNA agency included information about Israel’s attack on Lebanon.

It was claimed that Israel attacked some points between the cities of Dahayra and Alma Shaab, located on the border with Lebanon, with artillery fire.

It was claimed that a conflict broke out on the border between Lebanon and Israel after the attack.

It was observed that Israeli Apache helicopters began to be seen intensely on the border line.

No information was provided on whether there was any loss of life due to the current tension.

It was learned that Israel called on the population of the region to “lock themselves in their homes” in the face of artillery fire.

According to a statement from the Israeli army press office, the security fence suffered minor damage due to the explosion that occurred near the Hanita settlement.

The Israeli army said it responded with artillery fire into Lebanese territory.

It was claimed that an attack alarm was raised in the region over a possible infiltration from Lebanese territory and a search was carried out in the surrounding area.

1 JOURNALIST KILLED, 5 INJURED

It was announced that 1 journalist was killed and 5 journalists were injured in the attack in the city of Alma Shaab.

The dead journalist was claimed to be Issam Abdullah, a cameraman for the Reuters news agency.

Journalist Issam Abdullah.

Qatari television Al Jazeera announced that the two injured journalists were its own employees.

REUTERS STATEMENT

In the written statement made by Reuters, “We have learned with deep sadness that our cameraman Issam Abdullah was killed.” The expression was used.

The statement shared that the journalist was part of the Reuters team broadcasting live in southern Lebanon and noted the following:

“We are urgently seeking more information, working with authorities in the area and supporting Issam’s family and colleagues. Our thoughts are with his family at this terrible time. Reuters journalists Thaer Al-Sudani and Maher Nazeh were also injured and are receiving medical treatment. “Our thoughts are with their families at this terrible time.”

ISRAELI ARMY: WE ARE EXAMINING

The Israeli official, who asked to remain anonymous, responded to the question about the attack: “We are examining all the details to understand exactly what happened.”

“Can you not now confirm whether the Israeli army shot the journalists?” In response to the question, the official said: “We are continuing our investigations.” He simply said:

The Israeli official said they neither denied nor confirmed the incident and were examining the details.

HIZBALLAH ACCEPTED

On the other hand, Lebanese Hezbollah announced that it was responsible for four separate attacks against Israel in the southern border region. Hezbollah’s statement states that four attacks were carried out against the Israeli army in response to its violations in southern Lebanese cities.

Türkiye WARNED ITS CITIZENS

The Turkish Foreign Ministry advised Turkish citizens in Lebanon to be cautious and, if possible, stay away from regions south of the Litani River.

LEBANON WILL DENOUN ISRAEL BEFORE THE UNSC

Lebanese Prime Minister Necib Mikati stated that they would immediately file a complaint against Israel with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), alleging border violations. (AA-REUTERS)