Aramoun, Lebanon — A deadly airstrike in Aramoun, located in the Aley District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, south of Beirut, has left a Lebanese photographer and his daughter dead, while his wife remains hospitalized in critical condition, according to local reports.
The victims have been identified as Mohammed Shehab, a Lebanese photographer, and his young daughter. Both were killed during an Israeli strike that struck the Aramoun area.
Authorities and local sources confirmed that the attack occurred during ongoing military operations affecting several locations across Lebanon.
Natalie Kamal al-Din, the wife of Mohammed Shehab, survived the strike but sustained severe injuries. She was transported to a nearby medical facility where doctors reported that her condition remains critical as medical teams continue efforts to stabilize her.
According to reports from residents and emergency responders, the strike hit a residential area in Aramoun, a densely populated suburb situated in the hills south of Beirut.
Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after the explosion, working to recover victims and transport the injured to hospitals in the region.
The death of Mohammed Shehab, who was known locally for his work as a photographer, has sparked grief among members of the media community and residents who knew the family.
Colleagues described him as a dedicated professional who documented life and events in Lebanon through his photography.
The attack forms part of the broader escalation of hostilities involving Israel and armed groups operating in Lebanon, which has led to repeated strikes in areas near the Lebanese capital and surrounding districts.
Local officials and humanitarian organizations continue to assess the damage and casualties following the strike in Aramoun, while medical teams remain focused on the treatment of Natalie Kamal al-Din, whose condition remains critical.
Investigations and assessments regarding the full impact of the strike are ongoing as the situation in the region continues to develop.
