Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Kill 13; UNIFIL Nepali Battalion Compound Hit
Summary
Thirteen people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon including hits on the UNIFIL Nepali battalion compound, with Hezbollah retaliating against Israeli targets.
Key Points
- Thirteen people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Friday night.
- The compound of the Nepali battalion of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was hit by Israeli shells, though no Nepali soldiers were injured.
- Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations including Nabatieh, Bint Jbeil, and Ghazieh, resulting in several civilian casualties.
- Hezbollah claimed retaliatory rocket attacks on Israeli military targets in southern Lebanon and launched an attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut, escalating the conflict.
