A | KHIAM, Lebanon -- A Reuters videographer killed in Israeli shelling of southern Lebanon was laid to rest in his hometown Saturday in a funeral procession attended by hundreds of people.Draped in a Lebanese flag, Issam Abdallah’s body was carried on a stretcher through the streets of the southern town of Khiam, from his family’s home to the local cemetery.Dozens of journalists and Lebanese lawmakers attended the funeral.Abdallah was killed Friday evening near the village of Alma al-Shaab in south Lebanon when an Israeli shell landed on a gathering of international journalists covering exchange of fire along the border between Israeli troops and members of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group. The Lebanese army said in a statement Saturday that Israeli troops fired a shell the day before hitting a civilian car used by journalists killing Abdallah and wounding others. The army said that other areas in south Lebanon at the time were targeted by an Israeli helicopter gunship and artillery, including the outskirts of the villages of Marwaheen, Kfar Chouba, Aita al-Shaab and Odaisseh.Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry asked Beirut’s mission to the United Nations to file a complaint against Israel over Friday’s shelling, calling it a “flagrant violation and a crime against freedom of opinion and press.” The statement was carried by the state-run National News Agency.Israeli military spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht told The Associated Press in Jerusalem on Saturday, “We are aware of the incident with the Reuters journalist and we are looking into it.”Hecht did not confirm that the journalists had been hit by Israeli shells, but called the incident “tragic,” adding, “we’re very sorry for his death.”Reuters said in a statement that two of its journalists, Thaer Al-Sudani and Maher Nazeh, were wounded in the same shelling, while Qatar’s Al-Jazeera TV said its cameraman Elie Brakhya and reporter Carmen Joukhadar, were wounded as well.France’s international news agency, Agence France-Presse, said two of its journalists were also wounded. They were identified as photographer Christina Assi, and video journalist Dylan Collins.AFP reported Saturday that Assi was in need of blood transfusions at the American University Medical Center in Beirut where she was hospitalized. The Lebanon-Israel border has been witnessing sporadic acts of violence since Saturday's surprise attack by the militant Palestinian group Hamas on southern Israel.Journalists from various countries have been flocking to Lebanon to monitor the situation.。 As Dhurandhar continues its remarkable run and online chatter around the film grows louder by the day, Akshaye Khanna’s performance as Rehman Dakait has emerged as one of its most talked-about highlights. Despite the buzz on social media, the actor himself has remained characteristically low-key. He is currently spending time at his Alibaug home away from the spotlight. A recent video of Akshaye performing a Vastu Shanti puja at his residence surfaced online. This has offered fans a rare glimpse into his personal life. This has also sparked curiosity about whether the actor is aware of the viral storm surrounding him. The answer, it turns out, is yes. But his reaction was one of a kind. In a way only Akshaye Khanna could respond, believes the casting director. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) In coversation with Miss Malini, casting director Mukesh Chhabra recently revealed Akshaye’s reaction to one particular Dhurandhar scene that has been widely shared and dissected online. According to Chhabra, when he mentioned the overwhelming response, Akshaye simply smiled and said, “Mazza aa gaya.” No long speeches, no self-congratulation, just quiet satisfaction. Having worked closely with the actor, Chhabra went on to speak about Akshaye’s distinctive approach to acting, describing him as deeply instinctive and intensely prepared. However, he is completely detached from the noise surrounding his work. “He doesn’t chase validation. Once he’s done his job, he moves on,” Chhabra shared. He went on to add that Akshaye prefers to let his performances speak for themselves rather than engage in post-release promotions or online discourse. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) In Dhurandhar, Akshaye’s portrayal of Rehman Dakait has been praised for its restraint, menace and psychological depth. These qualities have long defined his best work. Fans and critics alike have singled out specific scenes as masterclasses in controlled acting. His latest performance has further cemented his reputation as one of Hindi cinema’s most understated performers.Also Read: Akshay Kumar Says THIS About Akshaye Khanna’s Performance in Dhurandhar。
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