Lebanon: Funeral Procession in Beirut for Children Killed in Israeli Strike

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  1. Lebanon: Funeral Procession in Beirut for Children Killed in Israeli Strike
Location:
beirut, lebanon, Lebanon, Middle East
Incident Date: July 31, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0: 3.50
Deaths: 5
Fatalities type:
  • Civilian
DESCRIPTION::

Hundreds attended the funerals of two children killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut's southern suburb, targeting Hezbollah commander Fouad Chokr. The attack also killed four civilians, including six-year-old Amira Fadlallah and her ten-year-old brother Hassan. The crowd chanted anti-Israel and anti-American slogans during the procession. The Israeli military claimed responsibility for the strike, alleging Chokr's involvement in a recent rocket attack on the Golan Heights. Hezbollah confirmed Chokr's presence in the targeted building but his fate remains unknown. Another Israeli strike in Tehran killed Hamas leader Ismaïl Haniyeh, raising fears of a regional escalation amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. The funeral procession featured Hezbollah-affiliated scouts carrying the children's coffins, while mourners expressed defiance and grief.

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