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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Two Sons of Lebanese Woman in Tyre, Prompting Hospital Evacuation
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed two brothers harvesting oranges near Tyre, leaving their mother, Fatima Kholeif, grieving outside a hospital. The incident occurred amid near-daily bombardments in the coastal city, where civilians have faced injuries and displacement. Israeli military warnings of imminent strikes led to the evacuation of families from the hospital area.
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Tyre, a coastal city in southern Lebanon, has experienced near-daily bombardments from Israel, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. Residents have sought shelter amid the ongoing strikes, which target areas near the Israeli border. The attacks have affected daily life in the region, including agricultural work in nearby orchards.
On a recent day, Fatima Kholeif sat outside a hospital in southern Lebanon, holding her phone with photos of her two sons. The brothers had left home that morning to harvest oranges in a nearby orchard after kissing their mother goodbye. They were killed in an Israeli airstrike at the site.
Ms. Kholeif expressed distress, repeating pleas for her sons to answer her and stating she could not endure the loss of two of her children. Relatives gathered around her, attempting to provide comfort as she clutched the phone.
after, reports arrived that the Israeli military had issued a warning of imminent strikes near the hospital in Tyre.
The hospital is located in a zone where Israel has instructed residents to evacuate northward. Families waiting outside, including Ms. Kholeif's, scattered to avoid potential attacks. Ms. Kholeif's neighbor assisted her into a car as others fled on motorcycles toward the seaside.
Israeli warplanes were heard overhead during the evacuation. The incident highlights the challenges faced by civilians in accessing medical care amid the bombardments.
Context in Southern Lebanon Tyre lies along Lebanon's Mediterranean coast, approximately 20 miles from the Israeli border.
The city is part of a larger area in southern Lebanon affected by the strikes, including locations near the Litani River and Sidon. The ongoing situation has displaced many residents, with instructions to move north for safety. Civilian casualties from the bombardments have included workers in fields and those near targeted sites.
