Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in the tragic loss of at least seven civilian lives, according to security sources. The strikes came in retaliation after a Hezbollah rocket attack claimed the life of an Israeli soldier.
Reports indicate that a woman and two children lost their lives in Souaneh, with at least four members of a family later killed in Nabatieh. Additionally, at least two Hezbollah fighters were reported dead in the attacks in southern Lebanon.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its military targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in response to the deadly rocket attack on northern Israel. Tensions have been escalating along the Israel-Lebanon border, with frequent clashes between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli forces since the beginning of the conflict involving Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip in October.
The recurring border confrontations have sparked concerns about the potential for a broader regional conflict, heightening tensions in the already volatile Middle East.