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Vatican Aid Convoy Halted in Lebanon Amid Shelling

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A Vatican-organized aid convoy was forced to retreat from southern Lebanon, leaving thousands of Christians without essential supplies amid the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The convoy, carrying food, water, and medicine, was just minutes away from the Christian town of Debel when nearby shelling caused injuries and forced the team to turn back. The siege continues, testing the resolve of these families who remain steadfast in their faith and history.

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Vatican Aid Convoy Halted in Lebanon Amid Shelling

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Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Vatican Aid Convoy Halted in Lebanon Amid Shelling. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 7th. Welcome in. This is Global News Today, where the world meets AI. I'm Corey, with the story. Bombardment rocks 7.11 on Tuesday, forcing a Vatican-organized aid convoy to turn back just minutes from the Christian town of Devil. The trucks were loaded with basics like bread and vegetables for folks running low on food, water, and meds amid the Israel. Hezbollah clashes. Thousands of Christians in these southern towns have hunkered down in their homes, staying neutral in the fight and hoping to avoid the crossfire. But Israeli strikes on nearby villages have shut down safe travel routes, leaving supplies critically short. Priest Fadi Fall Phil from Devil painted a grim picture, no insulin for diabetics, not even clean drinking water. The convoy was first set for Easter Sunday, but got pushed to Tuesday due to heavy shelling. They waited all day, hearts heavy, as it got within five minutes before pulling back. UN peacekeepers from Unify L were escorting the three trucks when nearby impacts

caused minor injuries to some of their team. Fowful got word, it was Israeli fire targeting Hezbollah positions that derailed the run. No new delivery dates been set, and neither side is commented yet. These families are digging in with faith as their anchor, sending a clear message through the chaos. They're not leaving their history behind. The seas drags on, testing resolve on all fronts.

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