At least seven people have died as a result of an Israeli attack in Tyre’s southern port city, including five sisters, three of whom are deaf and silent, according to authorities and a local on Saturday. At least 20, including children, were killed in strikes since Friday.
Hezbollah claimed to have shot down a helicopter over southern Lebanon and fired lots of rockets at northern Israel. The Israeli army did not immediately confirm this.
46 people were also hurt in the strikes on Tyre late on Friday nights, according to the health ministry. Additionally, DNA testing will be used to determine the victims after remains were discovered in dust.
Youssef Jundi, a Tyre citizen, said the strikes destroyed many buildings in the southern city. He said that his long-time ally and friend, Ghazwa Dabouk, was among those killed. Dabouk’s daughters Elissar, Rabab and Fidaa, who were mute and silent, were even killed in the attack, along with Dabouk’s nephew Ali, who had dementia.
