The statement confirmed that the victims were inside the center at the time of the airstrike, prepared to respond to emergency calls.

General Raymond Khattar, Director-General of the Lebanese Civil Defense, expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the fallen employees. Despite the loss, he reaffirmed the Civil Defense’s dedication to its humanitarian mission, stating that the organization would continue its work regardless of the sacrifices involved.

This incident comes amid escalating conflict in the region, where civilian and emergency service workers have increasingly found themselves under threat. (ILKHA)