Israeli airstrikes obliterate historic Ottoman market in Nabatieh, Lebanon
A devastating Israeli air raid decimated a cherished Ottoman-era market in Nabatieh, resulting in the tragic loss of one life and injuries to four others.
Lebanon’s Civil Defense officials valiantly battled raging fires that engulfed 12 residential buildings and 40 shops within the ancient market, which has stood since 1910.
Witness Ahmad Fakih lamented, “Our entire means of sustenance has been reduced to rubble,” as his beloved corner shop lay in ruins.
Amidst the debris, rescue teams tirelessly searched for survivors and remnants amidst the collapsed structures while Israeli drones ominously circled above.
Nabatieh finds itself among numerous communities in southern Lebanon under Israeli evacuation warnings, further displacing those already seeking refuge within its borders.
The conflict escalated dramatically with a series of Israeli offensives in September that claimed the lives of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah and key commanders. This was followed by a recent ground incursion into southern Lebanon by Israeli forces.
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