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Lebanon reports four deaths in overnight Israeli attacks

Four people have died and at least 20 have been injured following intensified Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, according to official reports.

Archive photo: Lebanon reports four deaths in overnight Israeli attacks
Archive photoPhoto: Voice of America · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Lebanese Ministry of Health has confirmed that four people have died and at least 20 have been wounded due to recent Israeli bombings in the southern region of the country. The attacks occurred in several localities, including Arab Salim in the Nabatieh area.

The Israel Defense Forces justified these bombings as a response to a Hezbollah attack attempt, which reportedly launched two drones against its soldiers. According to the military, this action prompted an escalation of the military offensive in the area.

Archive photo: Lebanon reports four deaths in overnight Israeli attacks
Archive photoPhoto: Sergey Kondrashov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

In light of the attacks, Israeli authorities had previously ordered the evacuation of a building in Arab Salim, suggesting a clear intention to mitigate potential collateral damage during the confrontation. Hezbollah has condemned this aggression amid a ceasefire.

The situation in the region remains tense, with both sides exchanging accusations and justifications for their actions, while the international community observes the events and reacts to reports of casualties.