Israel’s “Black Wednesday” Massacre Leaves Lebanese Families Giving DNA to ID Loved Ones’ Remains

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Following a recent Israeli airstrike blitz in Lebanon, families are providing DNA samples at Beirut hospitals to identify disfigured remains of loved ones. The intense bombardment, dubbed "Black Wednesday," caused widespread destruction and a high casualty count, leaving dozens missing and prompting desperate searches for closure.

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In Lebanon, an unprecedented campaign of DNA tests is being used to identify mangled bodies left trapped under rubble by Israel’s blitz.

Israel’s “Black Wednesday” Massacre Leaves Lebanese Families Giving DNA to ID Loved Ones’ Remains

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