Lebanese Authorities Seek DNA Donations to Identify Victims of Deadly Israeli Airstrikes Amid Regional Unrest
Lebanese officials seek DNA samples for airstrike victim identification; France delivers medical aid and humanitarian assistance.
Lebanese officials are urging families who lost relatives in recent Israeli airstrikes to provide DNA samples to help identify remains. These airstrikes have tragically killed over 1,030 people, including many women and children, and targeted areas near Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport, even taking the life of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
In a show of support amidst the chaos, France has delivered 12 tons of medical aid to Lebanon, including two mobile clinics capable of treating severely injured people. Additionally, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced 10 million euros in humanitarian aid and plans to meet with Lebanese leaders to reinforce France's commitment to protecting civilians.
Shifting focus to Yemen, the Houthi rebels have claimed the downing of a U.S.-made MQ-9 Reaper drone over Saada province. This incident, filled with tension as the Houthis also target ships and launch missiles at Israel, has further complicated the humanitarian situation and disrupted critical trade routes.
Meanwhile, in Sudan, the UAE has condemned an attack by a Sudanese army aircraft on the residence of its head of mission in Khartoum, causing significant damage. As clashes continue, the UAE has emphasized the protection of diplomatic structures and plans to report the incident to various international organizations.
Tragedy struck at sea off the coast of Djerba, Tunisia, where at least 12 Tunisians, including children, perished, and 10 remain missing after a migrant boat capsized. Tunisia faces economic challenges and political tensions, making it a key departure point for those braving the perilous Mediterranean crossings to Europe.
Lastly, in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province, three policemen have been killed in separate attacks by militants, highlighting ongoing unrest in the region. The Pakistan-based Sunni jihadist group Jaish Al-Adl has claimed responsibility for some of these fatal attacks, underlining the turbulent landscape near the Pakistan-Iran border.