Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Result in at Least 13 Deaths

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Beirut, June 5 (Reporter Cao Changhao, Shen Feng) According to a report from the Lebanese National News Agency on the 5th, the Israeli military launched airstrikes on multiple locations in southern Lebanon that day, resulting in at least 13 deaths and 15 injuries.

The report stated that Israeli fighter jets and drones began airstrikes early that morning on several towns in the areas of Nabatiyeh, Bint Jbeil, and Tyre, targeting residential buildings, vehicles, motorcycles, and more. Among them, a building housing a bank branch in the Abbassiyeh area of Tyre was destroyed in the attack, injuring 12 civilians.

The report also mentioned that the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings to several towns in the Sidon and Zahle regions that day. Following the news, a large number of residents began to evacuate the affected areas.

Additionally, according to a statement released by Hezbollah on the same day, its armed personnel attacked Israeli military targets in several areas of southern Lebanon and engaged in gunfire with the Israeli military.

Data released by the Lebanese Ministry of Health that day indicated that since March 2, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in 3,558 deaths and 10,870 injuries.

Classification
Region
North America, West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
At least 13 dead, 15 injured
Activity
Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple locations in southern Lebanon
Location
Nabatieh · Bint Jbeil · Tyr · Sidon · Zahrani
Unit
Israeli Defense Forces
Time
June 5
Equipment
fighter jetsdrones
Summary

Israeli Defense Forces conducted airstrikes on multiple towns in southern Lebanon on June 5, resulting in at least 13 deaths and 15 injuries. The strikes targeted residential areas, including a building housing a bank in Tyr. In response, Hezbollah attacked Israeli positions, leading to exchanges of fire. The Lebanese health ministry reported significant casualties from ongoing Israeli operations since March.

Key Facts
  • Israeli airstrikes occurred on June 5, 2023.
  • At least 13 people were killed and 15 injured due to the strikes.
  • Targets included residential buildings and vehicles in southern Lebanon.
  • Hezbollah engaged Israeli forces in response to the airstrikes.
  • Since March 2, Israeli attacks have resulted in 3,558 deaths and 10,870 injuries in Lebanon.