Aitaroun: The southern Lebanese town of Aitaroun is in mourning after losing 23 of its citizens in what is being referred to as the Aitou massacre in the Zgharta region. The incident involved Israeli forces and occurred in the nearby village of Aitou. According to National News Agency-Lebanon, the attack happened yesterday and resulted in the death of 23 individuals from Aitaroun, who are now being honored as martyrs by their community. The details surrounding the incident are still emerging as investigations continue into the motivations and exact sequence of events that led to this tragic outcome. The community of Aitaroun and the broader Zgharta region are in shock, and memorial services are being planned to honor the lives lost. The Lebanese authorities are also reportedly in contact with international bodies to address this incident.