2 Canadians killed in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates – National [Video]

Two Canadians have been killed and three injured in Lebanon as the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah escalates.

Global Affairs Canada confirmed the deaths, with the agency telling Global News on Wednesday that it was “aware of the deaths of two Canadian citizens” and “officials stand ready to provide consular assistance.”

GAC did not share any further details, citing privacy concerns.

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly also confirmed that three Canadians were injured in Lebanon.

“I would like to give my condolences to the families and loved ones of the Canadians that have been killed or injured and my goal is to be in contact with the families in the coming hours,” Joly told reporters in Ottawa before question period on Wednesday.

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have mounted after a deadly wave of bombings across Lebanon last week in which explosives hidden in pagers and walkie-talkies killed dozens of people and wounded thousands, including many Hezbollah members.