Civil defense center in Sidon, Lebanon, reportedly struck

A civil defense center operated by the Islamic Group in Sidon, southern Lebanon, was reportedly targeted, according to Geopolitics Watch on Telegram. The reports indicate casualties. Civil defense centers function as first-responder facilities, placing rescue and medical personnel among those most likely to be present during an attack.

The Islamic Group, also known as Al Jamaa Al Islamiya, is a Sunni Lebanese organization aligned with the broader resistance axis and has worked alongside Hezbollah.