Israeli airstrike kills seven in southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon early Saturday killed seven and wounded three, officials said, as rescue teams searched rubble and began an inquiry.
Mateo Fernandez ·
An Israeli airstrike hit southern Lebanon early Saturday, killing seven people and injuring three others, Lebanon’s state-run news agency reported. Officials said the incident could increase tensions in the region as emergency services continued work at the site.
Paramedics and first responders were still searching through rubble, the agency said, as crews worked to recover bodies and provide treatment to the injured. Rescue operations were continuing as teams assessed the immediate aftermath of the strike.
Rescue work continues as details remain limited Rescue work continues as details remain limited Officials said responders were operating at the scene to retrieve the dead and support the wounded, while searches continued for any additional victims. The news agency reported that work was ongoing amid debris, indicating that conditions on the ground remained difficult. Authorities did not release further information on the identities of those killed. Officials also said there were no details available on the precise target of the attack. Officials said there was no immediate comment from Officials said there was no immediate comment from Israeli authorities. They added that local security teams had begun an inquiry into the incident, with investigators expected to review damage and collect evidence from the location.
Officials cite risk to de-escalation steps after framework agreement
Lebanon’s state-run news agency said the death toll made the strike one of the deadliest incidents since Lebanon and Israel announced a framework agreement earlier this month. Regional officials cautioned that the latest strike could undermine what they described as fragile steps toward de-escalation tied to that framework.
Officials said rescue teams would continue operations, and authorities expect updated casualty figures within 24 hours. They said investigators were still assessing damage and evidence at the site, suggesting that additional verified details may emerge as the inquiry proceeds.
For now, officials said key facts remain unresolved, including the intended target and the identities of those killed. They also indicated that the situation could remain fluid until search efforts end and investigators complete initial on-site findings.