Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon, Killing 11, Authorities Say

Israel carried out air strikes in southern Lebanon, and Lebanese authorities said the attacks killed 11 people. The strikes were reported in areas close to the border, where tensions have been high. Israel’s military said the operation targeted Hezbollah “terror infrastructure.” In its explanation, Israel framed the strikes as a direct response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers. This kind of back-and-forth can quickly intensify, especially when both sides present different accounts of events. Hezbollah is an armed group and political movement that Israel frequently accuses of carrying out attacks. Israel’s statement emphasized that the targets were linked to Hezbollah, while Lebanese authorities focused on the human impact of the strikes.