Beirut, Lebanon – In a significant escalation of hostilities, an Israeli airstrike killed five people in the southern Lebanese town of Mayun on Tuesday morning. The attack targeted a two-story house, resulting in considerable destruction.
Israeli forces also launched two missiles into the town of Qiam, marking an intensification of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Ali Hashim from Al Jazeera described the recent airstrike as part of the regular, increasingly aggressive exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah.
“This is happening on a daily basis,” Hashim said. “Initially, the attacks were confined to very specific areas, but now they’re targeting deeper into southern Lebanese territories.”
The town of Mayun, near the provincial capital of Nati, was severely impacted by the airstrike, which led to the death of at least five individuals. Some of the victims are believed to be members of Hezbollah, though this has not been confirmed.
In retaliation, Hezbollah launched two attacks on Israeli military positions, including the Ramim base. Some of the missiles fired by Hezbollah were intercepted by Israeli air defenses.
The ongoing conflict has raised concerns about a potential broader escalation in the region, as both sides continue to exchange fire with increasing frequency and intensity.