At least thirteen individuals, including four women and a child, were reported killed in Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon. The Lebanese health ministry confirmed the fatalities, noting that two Lebanese Red Cross paramedics were among the dead. Strikes reportedly hit areas including Haboush, Zrariyeh, and Tyre.
Hezbollah stated it carried out attacks on Israeli soldiers and military vehicles in southern Lebanon on Friday, characterizing these actions as a response to Israeli "ceasefire violations."
In parallel, on Friday, the Lebanese president met with US Ambassador to Lebanon Michael Issa. Issa reportedly affirmed continued American support for Lebanon.
Background on Escalation
The recent strikes occurred in the context of ongoing cross-border hostilities. Reports indicate that these latest events represent the deadliest strikes on Lebanon since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war concluded about a year ago.
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Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have previously targeted officials from Hezbollah and Hamas. The Israeli military has stated its operations aim to strike militants operating from training compounds and facilities allegedly used for attacks against Israel. The NNA (National News Agency) also reported Israeli artillery fire on several locations in southern Lebanon. A total of 32 people were reported injured on Friday.
