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Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon kill one person and injure six
The Israeli military reported targeting Hezbollah infrastructure following a drone attack, while Lebanese authorities reported civilian casualties in Nabatieh.
The short version
- An Israeli air strike on the southern Lebanese town of Arab Salim killed a newly married woman and wounded six others, according to Lebanese officials.
- The Israeli military stated the strikes hit Hezbollah weapons storage sites in response to two explosive drones launched at Israeli troops near the Ali al-Taher ridge.
- Tensions remain high in southern Lebanon despite recent diplomatic agreements intended to reduce hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Key facts
- Lebanon's Ministry of Health reported that an Israeli strike in Arab Salim killed a woman and wounded six people, including a child and two elderly individuals.[Al Jazeera]
- Lebanese security sources and state media reported at least 10 strikes across the Nabatieh district alongside artillery fire near Rashaf.[Al Jazeera]
- The Israeli military claimed its targets were Hezbollah weapon storage facilities.[Al Jazeera]
- Israel stated the strikes were launched after Hezbollah targeted Israeli soldiers overnight with two explosive drones, which caused no casualties.[Al Jazeera]