Israel kills 19 civilians in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah fights back
Key Takeaways
- Nineteen civilians killed by Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah and Israeli army exchanged fire amid the strikes.
- Diplomatic sources say Israel plans to continue military operations.
Civilian Casualties in Lebanon
Israel's military operations in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of 19 civilians during intensified fighting with Hezbollah, according to local media reports.
“The intensity of the confrontation on the Lebanon-Israel front escalated in the early hours of Saturday, with exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and the Israeli army, in parallel with Israeli airstrikes that hit several areas in Lebanon, as diplomatic sources spoke of Israel's intention to continue its military operations”
The casualties occurred in multiple Israeli airstrikes that targeted various areas, including the Islamic Health Authority Center in Burj Qlaweh and the Nuns' neighborhood in Nabatieh city.
Local sources reported that civil defense and ambulance teams worked to rescue victims from the rubble, with bodies being transported to hospitals in the region.
The Israeli army stated that the strikes were part of operations against Hezbollah elements, claiming to have targeted a warehouse where resistance fighters were transporting missiles and combat gear.
