Israeli strikes on Tyre kill eight, trigger evacuation of Christian quarter
Christian leaders in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre appealed to the international community to protect the historic Christian quarter after an evacuation order and recent Israeli airstrikes, AP News reported. They warned that further attacks could endanger the cultural heritage of the area. The plea came amid heightened tensions following Iran's warning of retaliation. Hours later, Israeli forces bombed Tyre, killing eight people and wounding at least 32, DW.
com said. The strikes prompted Lebanese authorities to order the evacuation of the city's historic Christian district, according to The Guardian. The attacks marked a sharp escalation in the cross-border conflict.
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