Israeli strike kills Amal Khalil, injures Zeinab Faraj
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- Israeli military launched an airstrike in al‑Tiri that hit a car, killing journalist Amal Khalil and wounding Zeinab Faraj.
- Zeinab Faraj recounted hours of agony as a second missile struck nearby and a third hit the shop where they sought shelter.
- Lebanese Red Cross attempted to evacuate the wounded but was fired upon by Israeli forces, forcing its ambulance to turn back.
- UNIFIL coordinated with the Lebanese army and Red Cross to secure safe passage for the journalists and casualties.
- Israel's 10‑day truce with Hezbollah, which began after the strike, is now at risk of collapse as the incident escalates tensions.
- Lebanon's ceasefire, set to last until April, faces renewed threats after the strike, endangering civilian safety and humanitarian aid.
Why it matters: The Israeli military's strike undermines the fragile 10‑day truce, eroding Lebanese civilian safety and risking escalation, which could disrupt cross‑border trade and humanitarian aid and further destabilizes regional politics.
