Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people, Health Ministry says
Summary
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people, including children, in attacks described as the deadliest since a truce began on June 20. The strikes targeted villages near Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani and drew criticism from Lebanese leaders who said the attacks harm peace efforts.Key Facts
- Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed 11 people on Saturday.
- Seven people, including three children, died in an airstrike near the village of Ansar.
- Four people were killed in an attack on the village of Deir al-Zahrani.
- The attacks happened despite a truce between Israel and Hezbollah starting June 20.
- Lebanon and Israel agreed on a framework for Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament on June 26.
- Hezbollah has refused to join direct peace talks and was not part of the agreement.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the strikes, saying civilians, not military targets, were killed.
- Israel said the strikes were in response to attacks against its soldiers and vowed to act against threats.
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