Summary An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed eight people, including three women, and injured 19 others. Lebanese authorities condemned the attack amid rising regional tensions.
BEIRUT (Dunya News) - At least eight people, including three women, were killed and 19 others injured in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese health authorities.
Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said the attack targeted the Nabatieh district in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals. Among those killed were three women.
The ministry added that 19 people sustained injuries in the strike, including five children and six women. The wounded were transferred to nearby medical facilities where they are receiving treatment.
Health officials described the incident as a massacre and expressed concern over the targeting of a civilian-populated area. The ministry said attacks affecting civilians remain a serious cause for concern.
The strike comes amid an intensification of Israeli military operations in Lebanon, including both air raids and ground activities. The escalation has contributed to growing tensions in the region and raised concerns over further instability.
Authorities continue to assess the situation as medical teams provide assistance to the injured and monitor developments following the attack.
