Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:08am on 15 Aug 2026,Saturday International
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed seven people early Saturday, according to Lebanese state media, making it the deadliest reported incident since a June lull in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The strike reportedly hit a home on the outskirts of Ansar village, with three others wounded. The attack comes amid continuing tensions despite agreements aimed at reducing fighting and facilitating Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament. Israel has said its military operations target Hezbollah infrastructure and are intended to protect Israeli forces and communities. The latest casualties underscore the fragile security situation along the Lebanon-Israel border, where sporadic strikes continue despite diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed escalation. (PC: AFP)
