Journalist's Survival Highlights War's Risks

0:00Lebanese journalist Zainab Farage survived an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon that killed her colleague, Amal Khalil, earlier this week. The two were on assignment when a strike hit the car ahead of them, forcing them to hide in a nearby shop. Farage, now recovering in a Beirut hospital, described the chaos as both women got wounded from the blast and fire. Hours dragged on with no rescue in sight. Farage said Khalil begged her not to pass out, but a second missile slammed into their shelter. Farage got thrown clear while Khalil stayed trapped. Rescue teams finally pulled Farage out, along with victims from the first car. But Lebanon's health ministry claims Israel fired on a red cross. Ambulance, trying to reach Khalil. Farage learned later that Khalil's body wasn't recovered until late that night, after army and civil defense got clearance. She believes quicker help could have saved her friend. Israel denies targeting journalists or blocking aid, saying locals violated the ceasefire

1:00and the incidents under review. This fits into the bigger Israel-Hezbalah war that kicked off March 2nd when Hezbalah fired missiles across the border. Israel responded with bombs and a ground push, leading to a shaky truce. Still, strikes keep happening, with Israeli forces holding a 10 km buffer inside Lebanon. Nine journalists have died from Israeli strikes since the war started. Out of nearly 2,500 Lebanese killed, including women, kids, and health workers. Groups like the Committee to Protect Journalists demand a full probe, stressing journalists stay protected under international law, no matter there. Outlets slent. Farage's story spotlights the raw risks on the ground. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, Driven by AI