In brief
Israeli forces carried out two waves of airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least eleven people, including children and women, according to Lebanese authorities and state media. The first strike struck a house on the outskirts of Ansar, while the second attack hit the town of Deir al-Zahrani, causing additional casualties. Israel’s Defence Forces say they targeted a Hezbollah commander and claimed the location was a legitimate military hub, while the use of human shields remains disputed. The incidents underscore renewed hostilities after a June ceasefire and raise concerns over civilian protection.
Eleven people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon today, according to authorities.
The first strike hit a house on the outskirts of Ansar, 70 kilometres south of Beirut, killing seven civilians – including three children and two women – as reported by Lebanese state media. A second attack on the town of Deir al‑Zahrani later that day caused four more deaths and wounded five others.
Israel’s Defence Forces say it struck a Hezbollah commander after an attack on Israeli soldiers, stating the target was a legitimate military site. They added that the commander’s family was present and used as human shields, but the strike was aimed at the commander, not civilians.
The incidents come as the June ceasefire framework remains partially in place, with Israel still occupying about 5 % of Lebanese territory and negotiations scheduled for September.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attacks, describing the civilians as “not military infrastructure” and urging Israel to halt the escalation to protect Lebanese citizens on their land.
