Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and other areas in southern Lebanon have left civilians killed and wounded, according to Lebanese media and official statements.
Reports indicated that several victims were trapped under the rubble following the attacks, as emergency teams continued search and rescue operations.
The strikes come amid ongoing hostilities despite a ceasefire agreement that was recently extended.
Strikes reported in the capital Beirut
Lebanese media reported that Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on multiple areas across the capital, Beirut.
Initial reports indicated civilian casualties, though no final official toll was immediately available.
Emergency responders were said to be working at affected sites, with some injured individuals reportedly trapped under debris.
Sidon and southern Lebanon targeted
3 killed and 5 wounded in Sidon
Lebanese media reported that an Israeli strike targeted a residential building in the city of Sidon, killing three people and injuring five others.
No additional details were provided regarding the identity of the victims or the nature of the target.
9 killed and 37 wounded in southern Lebanon
The Lebanese Health Ministry announced that nine people were killed and 37 others injured in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon.
According to the ministry’s Emergency Operations Center, a strike on the town of Al‑Bas in the Tyre district killed three people and wounded 37, including eight children and 13 women.
In a separate statement, the ministry said another strike targeting a vehicle in the town of Adloun, in the Sidon district, killed six people, including two children and their parents.
Lebanese soldier killed
The Lebanese army said in a statement that one of its personnel was killed in an Israeli airstrike while traveling on the Zefta–Deir al‑Zahrani road.
The incident reflects the widening scope of the strikes across different areas of southern Lebanon.
Rising casualty toll since March
According to official figures, the total number of casualties resulting from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 has reached:
3,269 killed
9,840 wounded
The strikes have continued despite a ceasefire that began on April 16 and was extended for a second time on May 15 for an additional 45 days.
Officials have warned of worsening humanitarian and security conditions if hostilities persist.
Conclusion:
The latest Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon mark a continued escalation despite an existing ceasefire. With casualties mounting, concerns are growing over the humanitarian impact and the broader security situation in the region.
