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In a tragic turn of events, a Lebanese anti-tank missile struck an orchard near Margaliot, a northern Israeli border village, on Monday. The incident resulted in the death of one Indian national and left two others wounded. The casualties, all hailing from Kerala in southern India, were caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Details of the Attack
The missile hit a moshav in Margaliot, located in the Galilee region of northern Israel, around 11 am on Monday. The deceased was identified as Patnibin Maxwell from Kollam in Kerala, whose body was taken to Ziv Hospital. The injured, Bush Joseph George and Paul Melvin, were rushed to different hospitals for medical attention.
Condition of the Injured
George suffered injuries on his face and body and underwent surgery at Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva. He is currently in stable condition and under observation. Melvin, who sustained minor injuries, is being treated at Ziv Hospital in Safed. Both individuals are from Kerala and are receiving the necessary medical care.
Retaliation and Escalation
The assailants behind the attack are suspected to be members of the Shi’ite Hezbollah group in Lebanon. In response, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) retaliated by bombarding the launch site with artillery fire. The IDF also targeted Hezbollah facilities in southern Lebanon, where the group’s members were congregated.
Escalating Conflict
The ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have claimed the lives of civilians and soldiers on both sides. Hezbollah has been targeting Israel’s northern villages and military bases in solidarity with Hamas during the conflict in the Gaza Strip. The situation remains tense as the violence continues to escalate.
As the world watches the events unfold in the Middle East, the impact of these conflicts reverberates across borders, affecting individuals from different parts of the globe. The tragic incident in Margaliot serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of seeking peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
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