Lebanon Warns of Dangerous Escalation After Israeli Strikes Kill Four
Lebanon warned of a "dangerous escalation" today. This followed Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
The strikes killed four people including two women. Twenty people were wounded including children.
Lebanon's Health Ministry reported the deaths on Sunday. The strikes hit Nabatieh al-Fawqa and nearby Arab Salim.
Israel said it was retaliating for Hezbollah drone attacks. Those drones reportedly hit areas occupied by Israeli troops.
Israel intercepted one of two explosive drones. Israel reported no injuries from the drone attacks.
Israel called the drone attack a ceasefire violation. Israel said it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure and fighters.
The bombing damaged a finance ministry building. It also destroyed Ghandour Hospital. The hospital was empty and unused for years.
Key Terms 3
- Hezbollah An armed political group based in Lebanon.
- ceasefire An agreement between sides to stop fighting.
- Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Arab Salim Towns located in southern Lebanon.