Israeli airstrike on Lebanon results in deaths of 23 Syrian refugees

An attack on Lebanon's Younine district on Thursday claimed the lives of twenty-three Syrian refugees, the majority of whom were women and children, according to the Syrian Foreign Ministry.

In a statement, the ministry said the airstrike was launched just hours before Israeli forces struck the Matrabah border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, injuring several refugees fleeing the violence.

The statement accused Israel of deliberately targeting innocent civilians, including refugees seeking safety.

It condemned Israel's "blatant disregard" for international law, humanitarian law, and human rights, saying that Israel's actions reflect its long-standing indifference to human lives.

The ministry urged the international community to hold Israel accountable for its repeated violations of international law and to prevent further escalation of violence in the region.

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