Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill nine in worst toll since June

Israeli airstrikes targeted residential areas in the southern Lebanese towns of Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani, resulting in the deaths of nine people, including three children. An additional 11 individuals sustained injuries during the attacks, prompting ongoing rescue efforts to locate survivors beneath the rubble.

This incident marks the highest casualty toll in the region since a period of relative de-escalation began in June. The strikes represent a significant escalation in the ongoing hostilities between Israel and forces in southern Lebanon.