Rescue teams are diligently searching through rubble near the city of Baalbek in eastern Lebanon after an Israeli strike hit a civil defense center, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 13 lives. The strike, which occurred in the town of Douris near Baalbek, claimed the lives of employees and volunteers of the Lebanese Civil Defense agency. Additional remains have been recovered, necessitating DNA testing for identification, as stated by the Lebanese Civil Defense.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense expressed profound regret over the direct attack on its members. Despite the challenges and sacrifices, the agency's staff remains committed to responding to relief calls and fulfilling their humanitarian mission.
