Israeli Airstrikes Kill Six in Lebanon, Including Three Children

Israeli airstrikes on the village of Khreibeh in the Baalbek District of eastern Lebanon killed six people on Saturday, including three children, and injured 11 others, the Lebanese health ministry said.

Among the injured were five children, two of whom were in critical condition, the ministry said.

Strikes earlier on Saturday killed two medics in south Lebanon, including one in Borj Rahal and another in Kfartebnit, and injured four other rescue workers, with two still missing, the ministry said.

Israeli airstrikes also targeted areas of the southern suburbs of Beirut controlled by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah for a fifth consecutive day, with at least 15 strikes on Saturday, according to two security sources.

The Israeli military said the attacks were directed at Hezbollah infrastructure, including a weapons storage facility and a command center.

Additional Developments

A soldier was killed during combat in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said on Saturday.

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Background

There was no word yet from Lebanese authorities on casualties in the strikes on the capital’s southern suburbs.

Israel launched its ground and air offensive against Hezbollah in late September after almost a year of cross-border hostilities in parallel with the conflict in Gaza. It says it aims to secure the return home of tens of thousands of Israelis forced to evacuate from northern Israel under Hezbollah fire.

Israel’s campaign has dealt heavy blows to Hezbollah. It has also forced more than a million Lebanese to flee their homes, creating a humanitarian crisis.

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Conclusion

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement of civilians. The international community is urging both sides to cease hostilities and negotiate a peaceful resolution.

FAQs

Q: How many people have been killed in the conflict?
A: According to the Lebanese health ministry, at least 3,452 people have been killed in the conflict through Friday.

Q: How many civilians have been injured?
A: The ministry has reported that 11 people were injured in the latest airstrikes.

Q: What is the purpose of Israel’s ground and air offensive?
A: Israel says it aims to secure the return home of tens of thousands of Israelis forced to evacuate from northern Israel under Hezbollah fire.