Beirut: Overnight strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four people, Lebanese state media and the government said on Sunday. Israel is fighting a second front in the war in the Middle East in southern Lebanon, against Hezbollah, alongside the air campaign against Iran it launched with the United States more than two weeks ago.

According to France24.com, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that Israel struck "an apartment in a residential building" in a northern district of the coastal city of Sidon, killing one person and causing a fire. The attack has exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in Lebanon, as the country grapples with ongoing conflict and instability.

The strikes have intensified the tensions in the region, with the Lebanese government condemning the attacks and urging the international community to intervene. The conflict has displaced thousands of people, adding strain to Lebanon's resources as it continues to struggle with economic challenges.

The international response has been one of concern, as various organizations have called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further escalation. The ongoing conflict threatens to destabilize the region further, with potential implications for neighboring countries.