Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike

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March 28, 2026
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Lebanese family buries 11-year-old child killed in Israeli strike on family compound.

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An 11-year-old Lebanese boy named Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were buried Saturday after an Israeli strike hit their family compound the previous day. The funeral drew family members who expressed both grief and anger over the deaths, reflecting deep emotions tied to ongoing Israeli-Lebanese tensions. The strike represents the continued civilian toll from military operations in the region, where children have been repeatedly caught in the crossfire between Israeli forces and armed groups. Funerals of strike victims often become focal points for public mourning and demonstrations of resistance in Lebanese communities affected by the conflict.

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