Thirteen Lebanese state security officers were killed when airstrikes struck their headquarters in Nabatiyeh, prompting large, emotional funerals and widespread public outrage. The new round of strikes that killed at least seven more people and partly demolished a Catholic convent has added to national grief and anger, increasing pressure on Lebanese authorities and complicating diplomatic talks intended to reduce hostilities. Continued civilian and security-force casualties could harden public sentiment and impede negotiations.
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