People inspect a damaged building after an Israeli strike on the Haret Saida neighbourhood, Sidon, on Sunday. EPA
People inspect a damaged building after an Israeli strike on the Haret Saida neighbourhood, Sidon, on Sunday. EPA

Eight killed and more feared dead as Israel bombs Lebanese city of Sidon



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Eight people were killed and 25 injured by an Israeli attack on a residential building in the south Lebanese city of Sidon on Sunday, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.

More are feared dead in the bombing, which marks the deadliest attack on Sidon since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah broke out more than a year ago. While it is south Lebanon's largest city, compared with other communities, Sidon has been spared.

Israel did not issue any eviction orders to residents before the attack and did not say what was targeted.

It hit a three-story building, destroying the top level and damaging nearby businesses. Rubble smashed into a densely-populated area, where families displaced from further south had sought shelter. The official National News Agency said a child was among the dead.

Since Israel escalated its war on Lebanon more than a month ago, more than 1,600 people have been killed and 1.3 million displaced.

About 1.4 million people have been displaced and more than 2,500 killed in Lebanon since the conflict broke out between Israel and the armed group Hezbollah more than a year ago, running in parallel to Israel's war on Gaza.

Israel's attacks on Lebanon have left parts of the south of the country, its southern suburbs and the Bekaa Valley, in ruins. While these are regarded as areas with support from Hezbollah, many civilian deaths have been recorded.

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Install an air filter in your home.

Close your windows and turn on the AC.

Shower or bath after being outside.

Wear a face mask.

Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.

If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.

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