Israel is striking far and wide in Lebanon. There’s no-one to stop it. For now, Hezbollah is putting up a limited fight, firing rockets across the border. Its backer, Iran, is remaining on the sidelines. Dr Abdallah is already worried about running out of drugs and essential supplies. He fears this will be a long war.

At least 24 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes that hit two adjacent buildings east of the southern city of Sidon, the Lebanese health ministry said. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 © 2024 National Post,