Israeli Airstrikes Kill 18 in Southern Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Ambushes
Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon intensified, resulting in at least 18 deaths following a series of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. The escalation follows Hezbollah ambushes on Israeli forces and occurs despite recent diplomatic efforts to establish a permanent cessation of hostilities. The strikes hit multiple locations, including areas near Nabatieh, causing significant damage to local infrastructure and prompting fears of a wider regional conflict expansion.
Casualties reported: 18