Beirut: Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people, marking some of the deadliest incidents since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military stated the strikes were in response to an attack by Hezbollah on its troops in the country's south. The Iran-backed militant group warned that the attacks would be "met with what they deserve".

According to France24.com, the Lebanese health ministry reported that at least 11 people lost their lives in the strikes. This escalation comes weeks after Lebanon agreed to a US-mediated peace framework with neighboring Israel. The Israeli military alleged that it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure overnight in what it calls a security zone in southern Lebanon, following actions against its soldiers.

Hezbollah, supported by Iran, declared that these attacks would not go unanswered. The peace framework, which remains a contentious issue, stipulates that Israeli troops remain in occupied southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed and the Lebanese army assumes control. Hezbollah has rejected these terms, viewing them as a form of surrender.

Lebanon's National News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes struck a house in the southern village of Ansar, resulting in seven deaths, including three children and two women. Additionally, four individuals were killed in a strike on the village of Deir El Zahrani. The agency noted that a total of 19 people were injured in these attacks.