Lebanese Priest Pierre Al-Raai Killed by Israeli Tank Fire in Qlayaa
Israeli tank shells struck the outskirts of Qlayaa, a Christian village in southern Lebanon, on Monday. Father Pierre Al-Raai, who had refused evacuation orders, was killed and several residents were wounded. Before his death, Al-Raai urged villagers not to flee and opened his church as a refuge for those afraid until the crisis passed. His voice message underscored his commitment to stay with his congregation under fire. Qlayaa lies south of the Litani River, just north of the Israel border. This rare strike in the village follows heightened evacuation calls and attacks across southern Lebanon, including a deadly raid in nearby Alma al-Shaab.
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