Aline Saeed, a seven-year-old girl, survived an Israeli strike on her home in southern Lebanon, where she had gone to bury her father. Instead, a new strike killed her infant sister, Taleen, and other relatives. This attack on the Saeed family in Srifa occurred on the same day as a U. S.-Iran ceasefire, which many in Lebanon hoped would extend to their country. However, more than 350 people were killed across Lebanon in subsequent strikes.
Nasser Saeed, Aline’s 64-year-old grandfather, witnessed the attack. He described how they were attending a prayer service when the bombing happened. On Sunday, he and other relatives retrieved the bodies of their family members in Tyre, including his grandchild, who was not even two years old. Nasser, injured and grieving, expressed outrage at the lack of concern for civilian lives in the conflict.
The ongoing violence in Lebanon, which began on March 2 after Hezbollah fired on Israeli positions, has resulted in over 2,000 deaths, including many children and women. Pope Leo voiced his support for the Lebanese people and called for a ceasefire, emphasizing the moral duty to protect civilians from war’s destructive impact.
Despite calls for peace, bombardment continues, causing many injuries. Dr. Abbas Attiyeh from Tyre’s Jabal Amel hospital reported that recent attacks were among the most severe in years, resulting in a surge of wounded patients, particularly children. While Iran seeks a ceasefire, Israel continues its military actions while engaging in separate negotiations with Lebanese officials.
With information from Reuters
