A picture captured from southern Lebanon’s Marjeyoun displays the smoke remnants of Israeli artillery fire on Thursday. AFP/Getty Images
According to Lebanese authorities and state media, a new series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, including two children, today.
According to Lebanon’s health ministry, another 23 individuals were injured in several attacks on the region.
Xenix News has contacted the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for a statement.
Although a ceasefire has been announced, Israel’s military leader Eyal Zamir informed soldiers on Wednesday that they would keep engaging on the “front lines,” as Israel exchanges strikes with Hezbollah.
According to the Lebanese ministry of health, more than 2,500 individuals have died and over 7,900 have been wounded since the conflict started, with the casualties still increasing even though a ceasefire is in effect.