Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed four people and wounded at least 20 others, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The attacks, which destroyed an empty hospital and damaged a finance ministry building, were carried out in retaliation for Hezbollah launching two drones toward Israeli troops, the Israeli military stated.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office condemned the strikes as a dangerous escalation, warning of the potential for further violence. The strikes come amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel accusing the group of using drones to target its forces.
Iran’s parliament speaker warned that any new attacks on Lebanon would face a “faster, heavier and more painful response,” signaling continued regional tensions. Meanwhile, Iran claimed it struck a U.S. Military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking another escalation in the complex web of Middle East conflicts.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has largely held for over two months, but the recent strikes suggest the fragile peace remains under threat.
