MESKAFAAM: In a recent conflict escalation, the group known as "Islamic Resistance" launched an artillery attack on a gathering of Israeli soldiers stationed in Meskafaam. The attack, which occurred at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, was described by the group as a move to support the Palestinian people in Gaza and the resistance in Lebanon. According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the "Islamic Resistance" released a statement asserting the artillery shelling was in solidarity with the "steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip" and to defend "the honor and resistance of Lebanon and its people." The statement highlighted the group's commitment to these causes through direct military action against Israeli forces. The incident in Meskafaam marks a significant moment in the ongoing tensions between various groups in the region and Israeli forces. The "Islamic Resistance" has framed their attack as part of a broader struggle involving the Palestinian territories and Lebanon. Further details on the impact of the artillery strike and any casualties have not been disclosed at this time. The situation remains tense, and the response from Israeli forces and the international community is anticipated.
