In Sidon, Lebanon, Nareej Ramal mourns her husband, Hussein Jaber, 32, a civil defense volunteer who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 21, 2026. Jaber's uniform was draped over her shoulders as she wept in the arms of her father-in-law.
Jaber, a veteran of the civil defense force, was responding to a call when the strike hit. The attack also killed two other civil defense workers and wounded several others, according to local officials.
The airstrike was part of ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which have intensified since October 2023. The Lebanese Civil Defense reported that Jaber had served for over a decade, saving countless lives.
His widow described him as a dedicated father and husband who loved his work. The family's home is now filled with mourners, including colleagues who remember his bravery.
