At least six dead in southern Lebanon after new Israeli airstrikes

At least six people were killed and several others injured in Israeli airstrikes that struck the town of Tayr Debba in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. The Lebanese National News Agency (ANN) reported that Israeli warplanes and drones carried out up to eight attacks in the Tiro district, where some individuals remain missing under the debris.

The Israeli military also targeted nearby villages, including Qalila, Mansouri, and Zibqin, as well as the city of Majdal Zoun, which experienced a fifth aerial attack. In Deir Mimas, projectiles hit a residential garden and the outskirts of the town near the Litani River, though no casualties were reported in that specific incident. Additional Israeli attacks were launched against Tayr Harfa and the Wadi Hassan area.

These strikes come amid a persistent escalation of violence that began with the Israeli offensive on March 2. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, the ongoing offensive has resulted in at least 3,666 deaths and over 11,321 injuries.

The violence continues despite a ceasefire that went into effect at the end of April and a de-escalation following Iran's announcement of ceasing attacks against Israel. The recent strikes underscore the volatile security situation in the region.