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Lebanon Says 13 Killed in Israeli Strike on Ain al-Helweh Refugee Camp

The IDF says the raid hit a Hamas training site using precision munitions to limit civilian harm.

Overview

  • Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 13 dead and several wounded after a drone strike on the camp near Sidon, with ambulances transporting victims to nearby hospitals.
  • The state news agency said a drone hit a car in the parking lot of the Khalid bin al-Walid mosque, and reported subsequent damage to the mosque and an affiliated center.
  • The Israeli military confirmed conducting the operation, describing the target as a Hamas training complex and citing aerial surveillance, precision weapons and additional intelligence to reduce civilian risk.
  • Earlier official tallies cited 11 dead and four wounded, underscoring discrepancies in casualty figures and details from the scene.
  • The strike is described as the deadliest in Lebanon since the November 2024 Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire and has raised renewed concerns about cross-border escalation.