Beirut, Jun 5 (IANS): Two Hezbollah members were killed and three others injured in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, the media reported.
An Israeli drone on Tuesday fired three air-to-surface missiles at a motorcycle on a road linking Naqoura to Tyre in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua.
The strike set the motorcycle ablaze, killing the two riders, identified as Hezbollah members.
In a separate incident, an….
Beirut, Lebanon – June 5, 2024
In a series of airstrikes conducted by Israeli forces on Lebanese territory earlier today, two individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries. The strikes reportedly targeted locations in southern Lebanon, which has been a flashpoint for heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries.
Local authorities have confirmed the casualties, identifying the deceased as civilians. The injured have been transported to nearby medical facilities, where they are receiving treatment for their wounds. The condition of the injured individuals remains critical, according to hospital sources.
The Israeli military has not yet released an official statement regarding the airstrikes. However, sources suggest that the attacks were in response to recent rocket fire from Lebanese territory into northern Israel. This latest exchange of hostilities underscores the fragile and volatile nature of the border region, which has seen sporadic violence despite periods of relative calm.
Lebanese officials have condemned the airstrikes, calling them a violation of the country’s sovereignty and an act of aggression. The Lebanese government has appealed to the international community for support and intervention to prevent further escalation.
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the incident, urging both parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions that could exacerbate the situation. UN peacekeeping forces stationed in the region are reportedly monitoring the developments closely.
This incident marks the most severe escalation in cross-border violence in recent months, raising fears of a broader conflict in a region already plagued by political instability and economic hardship.
Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.