Israeli Airstrike Kills Eight in Sidon

An Israeli airstrike on a densely populated area near Sidon, Lebanon, killed at least eight people and injured 25 others, marking the first such strike since the outbreak of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in late September. The Lebanese health ministry updated the casualty figures, confirming that among the dead was a child and that significant damage occurred to a residential building and surrounding structures. The ongoing conflict has resulted in at least 1,615 deaths in Lebanon and displaced over 1.3 million people, with many fleeing to Syria. The Israeli army had issued evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon, but the attack targeted an area not listed for evacuation. International calls for de-escalation are growing as the situation continues to evolve, prompting humanitarian efforts to support affected individuals. The strikes reflect the escalating violence and tensions in the region, drawing concern from global observers.