Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Hezbollah; Lebanese Civilians Caught in Crossfire as Death Toll Exceeds 120
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon killed at least 39 people on Saturday, with the death toll exceeding 120 over the past week as civilians are caught in strikes targeting Hezbollah positions in the south.
Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Hezbollah – On May 10, the BBC reported that Lebanon's Health Ministry revealed at least 39 deaths from Israeli airstrikes on Saturday, May 9 local time, including strikes on the southern Lebanese town of Saksakiyeh which killed at least seven people, including one girl, and wounded 15 others, three of them children.
The Lebanese government stated that over 120 people have been killed in Israeli attacks over the past week, including women and children, with the ministry not distinguishing between civilians and Hezbollah fighters.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that it targeted Hezbollah armed groups, saying "Hezbollah terrorists operating within structures used for military purposes. Before the strike, measures were taken to minimize civilian risk to the greatest extent possible, including the use of high-precision ammunition and aerial surveillance." However, the IDF acknowledged reports of harm to uninvolved civilians and said it is investigating further.
Israeli and Hezbollah forces continue to clash despite a ceasefire agreement announced by U.S. President Donald Trump between the Israeli government and Lebanon on April 16, with Israel previously stating the agreement does not cover Hezbollah, designated as a terrorist organization.
