Among those killed in the latest airstrike was an American visiting his elderly mother in Lebanon, according to her family.
Kamel Ahmad Jawad of Michigan died on Tuesday while visiting family in Nabatiyeh, southern Lebanon, his daughter Nadine Jawad said in a lengthy statement. Instagram post Late Wednesday.
Jawad, who lived in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, was on the phone with her daughter when she suddenly collapsed from the impact of a nearby airstrike, she said.
“He just stood up, found his phone and told me he needed to finish his prayers in preparation for the next attack. He then chose to stay and help,” Nadine wrote.
The American spent his last days near the city's main hospital so that he could provide aid to the elderly, disabled, injured and those too poor to flee, his daughter added. He said helping the elderly “remains at the forefront”.
The exact circumstances surrounding Jawad's death could not be immediately confirmed.
The White House press secretary confirmed his death on Wednesday, saying in a statement: His death, like the deaths of many civilians in Lebanon, is a tragedy. ”
Progressive lawmaker Rashida Tlaib's office said it has been in contact with Jawad's family.
Jawad had recently returned to his native Lebanon to care for his elderly mother, the newspaper said. detroit news.
Israel has been conducting airstrikes across Lebanon since late last month to target Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists.
In recent weeks, Israeli airstrikes have caused deaths. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and several of his executives.
with post wire
