Lebanese Forces Official Killed by Israel Sparks Anger at Funeral

Middle Eastern outlets focus on Lebanese civilian deaths, destroyed homes, and grieving families, portraying the Israeli strikes as disproportionate and indiscriminate. They highlight funerals for a Lebanese Forces official and entire families in Beirut and the south, as well as the killing of Indonesian peacekeepers, to argue that Israel is widening the conflict. Hezbollah is presented as responding to Israeli ceasefire violations while warning Lebanese leaders against concessions that could weaken the country’s position.

• •Israeli airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon have killed more than 250 people, including children and elderly grandparents described as 'life-loving'.
• •The funeral of the Lebanese Forces official killed by Israel drew angry crowds who blamed Israel for targeting political figures and civilians.
• •The death of Indonesian UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon shows that Israeli shelling is endangering international forces as well as locals.
• •Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel are framed as retaliation for Israeli breaches of ceasefire terms rather than an attempt to start a wider war.
• •Hezbollah leaders warn that Lebanese politicians who offer concessions to Israel risk undermining national dignity and resistance.