Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon After Rocket Fire Targets Northern Town

The heaviest exchange of fire since the 2023 ceasefire raises concerns about regional stability as Hezbollah denies involvement in the attacks.

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed two people, including a child, and injured eight others, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
Israel's military stated that the strikes targeted Hezbollah positions, including rocket launchers and a command center, following rocket fire into northern Israel.
Three rockets launched from Lebanon toward the Israeli town of Metula were intercepted by Israel's military; no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Hezbollah denied any connection to the rocket launches and reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire agreement reached in November 2023.
The United Nations and Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for restraint, warning of the serious consequences of further escalation for regional stability.