Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah threatens to retaliate
Summary
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people, including children and women, on August 15, 2026. The strikes targeted Hezbollah positions after the group attacked Israeli soldiers, and Hezbollah warned it would retaliate.Key Facts
- Israeli airstrikes killed at least 11 people in southern Lebanon, including three children and two women.
- The strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacking Israeli soldiers in the south of Israel.
- Hezbollah is supported by Iran and said it will respond to the Israeli attacks.
- The strikes targeted Hezbollah’s Radwan Force unit headquarters in the village of Ansar and other locations like Deir El Zahrani.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Hezbollah violated the ceasefire by attacking Israeli soldiers, causing injuries.
- Lebanon’s Prime Minister and Parliament Speaker called for national unity and urged peace sponsors to prevent further conflict.
- Over 4,300 people have died in the conflict in Lebanon since early March 2026.
- A US-mediated peace framework keeps Israeli troops in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms and the Lebanese army gains control, but Hezbollah rejects these terms.
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