Peguis, Fisher River declare state of emergency with flood risk 'a certainty'

On April 22, Amal Khalil, a journalist for Lebanese outlet Al-Akhbar, was killed after an Israeli airstrike targeted a house in which she and freelance photojournalist Zeinab Faraj had sought cover. According to details released by the Lebanese health ministry, while rescuers were able to reach Faraj, who suffered a head injury, a stun grenade and gunfire prevented them from getting to Khalil. She was later found dead under the rubble. Israel denies targeting the journalists and blocking aid from reaching them and has said the matter is under review. But the details are all too familiar...