Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Kill at Least 11, Including Children

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, including three children, marking the deadliest attacks since a June truce. The strikes targeted homes in the villages of Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani. In Ansar, an early morning bombing flattened a building, killing seven individuals, with rescue services working to find survivors and recover bodies.

Lebanese health officials confirmed the casualties, while the Israeli military stated that the strikes were in response to Hezbollah actions against Israeli soldiers. The Israeli prime minister's office claimed Hezbollah initiated the hostilities by striking Israeli soldiers, injuring three. These events represent a significant escalation in cross-border violence between Israel and Hezbollah.