Lebanon tensions rise after Israeli airstrike kills Lebanese Forces official Pierre Mouawad
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An Israeli airstrike killed Lebanese Forces official Pierre Mouawad and his wife, heightening tensions in Lebanon over Hezbollah and the regional conflict. The incident has become a flashpoint in Lebanon's growing political and sectarian strain, with many accusing Hezbollah of pulling Lebanon into war.
An Israeli airstrike killed Lebanese Forces official Pierre Mouawad and his wife in Ain Saadeh, east of Beirut. The strike hit an apartment above them, with Israel's military saying it meant to target a Hezbollah militant. The deaths have heightened Lebanon tensions over Hezbollah and the wider regional conflict. Lebanon's Health Ministry reported 1,530 people killed in Israeli strikes since the war resumed last month. Many have fled southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs, areas known for Hezbollah support. Tensions have also risen in host communities, with residents fearing Hezbollah members might be hiding among displaced civilians.
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