'Used by Hamas': Israel strikes Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon; 13 killed - The Times of India
An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon has drawn widespread attention after officials claimed the site was being used by Hamas operatives. According to local authorities, the strike resulted in the deaths of at least 13 people and left many others injured, intensifying concerns about rising tensions across the region. Rescue teams worked through the debris as families searched for missing relatives, while humanitarian groups warned that the attack could worsen the already fragile situation for displaced Palestinians living in Lebanon. Israel stated that the operation targeted militants allegedly hiding within civilian areas, a claim disputed by Palestinian groups and Lebanese officials. The incident has sparked renewed debate over the spillover of the Gaza conflict into neighboring countries, raising fears of broader regional instability. Calls for restraint and an urgent investigation into the attack have been made by international observers and human rights organizations.
The Key points
- Israeli airstrike hit a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon.
- At least 13 people were reported killed in the attack.
- Israel claimed Hamas members were operating from the camp.
- Lebanese officials denied the presence of militant bases.
- Dozens of civilians were injured and buildings severely damaged.
- Rescue workers searched rubble for missing residents.
- Palestinian groups condemned the strike as unjustified.
- The incident increased tensions between Israel and Lebanon.
- Rights groups urged an impartial investigation into civilian deaths.
- Regional leaders warned the conflict could expand beyond Gaza.
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