Overview
- The strike occurred Tuesday evening at the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near Sidon, according to the IDF.
- Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 13 people killed and additional wounded, with officials characterizing the figures as initial.
- The Israeli military said the target was a Hamas training and operational site used to plan attacks on Israeli forces and the state.
- Military officials said precision munitions, aerial surveillance, and intelligence were employed to reduce harm in the densely populated camp.
- The IDF said it will continue operating against Hamas elements in Lebanon, while news outlets noted such cross-border strikes are uncommon.