A Sri Lankan woman has reportedly been killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon after remaining in the area to care for stray cats and dogs, according to reports by Al Jazeera and local media.
The woman, identified as Rahma, had reportedly refused to leave despite the ongoing conflict, choosing instead to stay behind to look after abandoned animals. Social media posts and regional reports said she was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon.
The incident comes amid continued Israeli military operations across southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire arrangement. Recent Israeli strikes in the region have killed multiple civilians and caused widespread destruction, according to reports from Al Jazeera.
Sri Lankan authorities had not immediately issued an official statement on the reported death. (Newswire)
