An Israeli airstrike in Lebanon has resulted in the tragic deaths of 23 people, as reported by Lebanese officials. The strike, which occurred near the ancient city of Baalbek in Lebanon's northeastern Bekaa Valley, targeted a building housing Syrian workers and their families. The bodies of 23 Syrian citizens were recovered from under the rubble, with four Syrians and four Lebanese individuals sustaining injuries.
Most of the casualties were women and children, and rescue efforts lasted through the night and into the following morning. The Lebanese Red Cross, Hezbollah's paramedic service, and the Lebanese Civil Defense were involved in the recovery operations.
