Beirut, Lebanon – The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that two individuals were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the town of Kfardounine in southern Lebanon earlier today. The incident marks a significant escalation in tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the strike remain scarce. Initial reports indicate that the strike occurred in the late afternoon, local time. Emergency services are currently on the scene, and efforts are underway to assess the full extent of the damage and casualties.
The Ministry of Public Health released a brief statement confirming the fatalities and stating that medical teams are providing necessary assistance to those affected. No further details about the identities of the deceased have been released at this time.
DZWatch is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available. This incident follows a period of heightened tensions in the region, with increasing exchanges of fire reported along the border in recent weeks.
The Israeli military has yet to release an official statement regarding the strike. We have reached out to the IDF for comment and will update this article as soon as we receive a response.
This latest incident is likely to further inflame already strained relations between Lebanon and Israel and raises concerns about the potential for a wider conflict. The international community is watching closely, and calls for de-escalation are expected to intensify in the coming hours.
