Tragic attack: People die during evacuation efforts

Four Lebanese Red Cross medics and a Lebanese army soldier were killed in an Israeli military attack in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred when the teams were conducting evacuation operations for the wounded.

The convoy, which was moving near the village of Taybeh, was targeted on Thursday even though its movements had been coordinated with UN peacekeepers to ensure safe passage.

The tragedy highlights the dangers rescue teams face when working in conflict zones and underlines the urgent need for increased protective measures. The international community is now watching closely as tensions in the region continue to escalate.

(With contributions from agencies.)