Tragic toll in Lebanon: Israeli strikes leave 10 dead as violence escalates

A Wednesday surge of violence in Lebanon has left at least 10 people dead as the Israeli military intensifies its airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds.

On Wednesday, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported that three individuals were killed and 13 others injured in Ain Qana, a town in southern Lebanon.

In a separate incident in Al-Maaysra, Keserwan, three additional fatalities and nine injuries were recorded, while Joun witnessed four deaths and seven injuries.

In a statement released around 11 a.m. local time, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it was executing extensive strikes in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley. By midday, the IDF confirmed that it had targeted over 100 locations across Lebanon.

The Lebanese state news agency NNA reported that airstrikes impacted several towns, including Nabi Sheet and Tallet Jabal Al-Malah, as well as Al-Muaisira, all of which faced significant bombardment.

Additionally, CNN reports that the IDF reported that around 40 projectiles were launched from Lebanon into Israel on Wednesday morning.

While many were intercepted, one projectile struck an assisted-living facility near Safed, although no injuries were recorded.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated dramatically, especially following a recent attack that resulted in over 500 casualties—marking the deadliest day in Lebanon in more than 20 years.