Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 13 as fears of escalation mount
BEIRUT: Israeli strikes on a southern Lebanese town killed at least 13 people including six children on Monday, Lebanon’s health ministry said, in one of the deadliest days of Israeli bombardment in recent weeks. Fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign are mounting in Lebanon after days of escalating strikes despite a June ceasefire that was meant to halt fighting between the Israeli…
Beirut witnessed a devastating day of Israeli strikes on Monday, with at least 13 people, including six children, losing their lives. The Lebanese health ministry confirmed the toll, with the majority being civilians. One attack targeted a residential building where children were preparing for school, while another Israeli drone strike claimed a medic's life and injured two others.
The Israeli military claimed it was targeting people transferring weapons in Kfar Rumman, a southern Lebanese town. Rescue workers struggled to pull victims from the rubble, with eight-year-old Mustafa Farhat among the injured. His relative, Mona Farhat, expressed disbelief at the targeted home, questioning the motive behind the strike.
The strikes followed days of escalating bombardments, despite a ceasefire agreed upon in June. Israel reported it had cleared Hezbollah fighters from a strategic ridge, but the health ministry reported additional casualties on Sunday. The Israeli military stated it was reviewing the incident to minimize harm to civilians and that precise munitions and aerial surveillance were employed.
The strikes have claimed over 4,300 lives since March, with the majority being children, women, and medics.
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