Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Claim 12 Lives

General News of Monday, 7 September 2026 Source: Webbers Choice 2026-09-07 « Prev Next » Comments (0) Listen to Article Israeli air strikes on a village in southern Lebanon have resulted in at least 12 deaths, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The first strike hit Kfar Roummane overnight, killing 11 people. Among the dead were two children and four women. A second strike targeted a vehicle, killing a paramedic. The Israeli military stated it targeted infrastructure linked to Hezbollah. They claimed the strikes were retaliation for a drone attack on their troops in an occupied area. Over the past three days, Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have killed at least 27 people, as reported by the health ministry. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun described the situation as a "dangerous escalation." He warned that it threatens June's US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. He called on the international community to pressure Israel to halt its attacks. These strikes occurred near areas occupied by Israeli troops. Many residents are fleeing these regions again. The latest attacks focused on Kfar Roummane in Nabatieh district. This area is only a few hundred meters from what Israel refers to as its "security zone." The first air strike destroyed a three-storey residential building near Shuyuiya roundabout shortly after midnight, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. In addition to those killed, eight others were injured, including three children and a paramedic from Hezbollah-linked emergency services. The second strike hit a vehicle carrying paramedics from the Islamic Risala Scout Association. One paramedic was killed and two others were injured. The health ministry stated that this death toll highlights violations of international humanitarian law by Israel, particularly targeting medics and children. A resident of Kfar Roummane, Sara Moallaem, recounted her experience during the strikes. She was asleep with her five children when she heard explosions and quickly moved them into their home's safe room until it was safe again. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed they struck several Hezbollah sites across southern Lebanon after drones were launched towards their troops. They also targeted individuals transferring weapons in Kfar Roummane to mitigate threats against IDF soldiers. The IDF noted they are reviewing claims regarding civilian casualties from these strikes. On Sunday, following another drone attack, the IDF reported striking Nabatieh and killing several Hezbollah fighters. The Lebanese health ministry indicated that 11 people died due to Israeli strikes that day; nine were from Nabatieh al-Fawqa and two women from Arab Salim north of Kfar Roummane. Hezbollah has not commented immediately but one member of parliament stated that resistance is necessary against Israel's actions. The ceasefire agreement involves disarming Hezbollah while requiring Israeli forces to withdraw gradually from southern Lebanon. However, Hezbollah has rejected this framework as crossing "all red lines." Lebanon became involved in conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran on March 2 when Hezbollah retaliated for an attack that killed Iran's supreme leader by launching rockets into Israel. Israel responded with bombings across Lebanon and an invasion of parts of southern Lebanon. According to Lebanon's health ministry, at least 4,362 people have died during this conflict; this includes 395 women and 259 children without distinguishing between combatants and civilians. Israeli authorities report that 40 soldiers and four civilians have been killed during this ongoing conflict. Comments: This article has no comments yet, be the first to comment