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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon Kills Three Journalists, Nine Paramedics

4/1/2026

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Israel Strikes Journalists

On March 28, 2025, an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists: Ali Shoeib (al-Manar TV), Fatima Ftouni (Al-Mayadeen), and Mohammed Ftouni.
Israel's military said it targeted Ali Shoeib as a Hezbollah operative, but offered no evidence.
Lebanon's President condemned it as a "flagrant crime" against journalists.
The Health Ministry reported nine paramedics were killed.
The Committee to Protect Journalists criticized targeting journalists as not legitimate military targets.

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Israel Strikes Civilians

An Israeli airstrike on March 5 in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley injured Hassan Ali Al Jabal's family and killed Zeinab.
Hassan said there was nothing left of their home and his family was in hospitals with serious injuries.
Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta described rising severe injuries among children.
The Israel Defense Forces say they target Hezbollah infrastructure and deny civilian casualties, and the death toll exceeds 1,100, including over 100 children.

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Historical Context

The 2006 Lebanon War, lasting from July 12 to August 14, resulted in over 1,200 Lebanese deaths, predominantly civilians, with UNICEF estimating that 30% were children. Israel's military actions targeted Hezbollah, leading to significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. The ongoing violence today echoes this tragic history, raising critical concerns about the protection of non-combatants in conflict zones.

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Israel Strikes Journalists

On March 28, 2025, an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists: Ali Shoeib (al-Manar TV), Fatima Ftouni (Al-Mayadeen), and Mohammed Ftouni.
Israel's military said it targeted Ali Shoeib as a Hezbollah operative, but offered no evidence.
Lebanon's President condemned it as a "flagrant crime" against journalists.
The Health Ministry reported nine paramedics were killed.
The Committee to Protect Journalists criticized targeting journalists as not legitimate military targets.

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