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Lebanon’s Divisions Widened by Israeli Strikes

In the predominantly Christian neighborhood of Ain Saadeh, east of Beirut, a harrowing scene unfolded on Sunday evening. Georges, a 44-year-old resident, was momentarily distracted from his balcony perch by a phone call in his kitchen. Just as he answered, a deafening blast rocked the building behind him, sending shockwaves through the area.

According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, a devastating strike involving two US-made GBU-39 bombs ripped through the roof of a building directly opposite Georges’ balcony, claiming the lives of three individuals. The victims included Pierre Moawad, a prominent figure in the anti-Hezbollah Christian party, the Lebanese Forces, his wife Flavia, and their friend Roula Mattar.

Sunday’s violence marked a stark departure from the predominantly Shia Muslim casualties that have dominated the death toll since Israel’s invasion of Lebanon began in early March, fueled by the US-Israel conflict with Iran. On this particular day, Christians and Sudanese nationals also fell victim to the Israeli onslaught, making it one of the bloodiest days in Lebanon since the start of the conflict.

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