The group says that its leader Hassan Nasrallah, will make an address on the occasion of Fuad Shukr's funeral.
Earlier on Wednesday, Hezbollah confirmed Shukr was inside the targeted building but said his fate was still unknown. / Photo: AFP
The Lebanese Health Ministry said at least five civilians — two children and three women — died in the Israeli strike in a busy neighbourhood where Hezbollah has political and security operations. The wounded were taken to nearby hospitals. Bahman Hospital near the site of the blast called for blood donations.
“The Israeli enemy has committed a great stupid act in size, timing and circumstances by targeting an entirely civilian area,” Hezbollah official Ali Ammar told Al Manar TV.Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the Israeli attack, saying it hit a few meters from one of the largest hospitals in the capital.
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