Israeli Strikes Kill Civilians Amid Escalation

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, one of the deadliest since October 7, killed at least ten people, including Syrian refugees and children, while injuring five others. Israel claimed the strike targeted a Hezbollah weapons warehouse, but local sources including the building's owner denied this. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched 55 rockets into northern Israel, causing fires but no reported injuries. Concurrently, a separate Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed 18 members of one family, as the death toll in the Israel-Hamas conflict surpassed 40,000. International mediators, including the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, are pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza. Tensions remain high, with fears of a broader conflict escalating between Israel and Hezbollah.