A tragic wave of violence struck southern Lebanon on Thursday when Israeli airstrikes left one person dead and seven others wounded, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry's Emergency Operations Center. The casualties occurred in multiple districts, highlighting the broad impact of the strikes on civilian communities.The center's statement detailed that one individual lost his life in the eastern town of Shmustar. In addition, one person was injured in Bna'foul, a town located within the Sidon district, while six more were reported wounded in Ansar, part of the Nabatieh district. Hospitals across the region are working urgently to provide treatment to those affected.
According to a Lebanese Army Intelligence source quoted by Xinhua, the Israeli Air Force conducted as many as 31 airstrikes targeting locations in both southern and eastern Lebanon. However, the official declined to disclose specific details about the nature of the targets or the scale of the destruction caused.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun strongly condemned the attacks, describing them as part of a "systematic policy" designed to weaken Lebanon's foundations. He emphasized that the repeated Israeli bombardments aim to destroy productive infrastructure, cripple economic recovery, and destabilize the nation under what he called "false security pretexts."
The strikes have fueled growing concern over escalating tensions along Lebanon's southern border. Civilian communities have increasingly found themselves caught in the crossfire of political and military hostilities, raising fears of a wider conflict that could destabilize the entire region.
As Lebanon grapples with economic challenges and social unrest, the repeated strikes threaten to further aggravate instability. Analysts warn that unless international mediation is pursued, the cycle of violence could spiral into a broader confrontation, placing immense strain on already vulnerable Lebanese civilians.Source: