Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill at least four

An Israeli airstrike on the town of Arab Salim in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley killed two women, while a separate strike on the southern village of Nabatieh al‑Fawqa resulted in two additional fatalities. The attacks, reported by local authorities and corroborated by eyewitnesses, occurred within hours of each other on Saturday, targeting residential areas in both locations. Emergency responders arrived at the scenes to find the victims among the civilian population, and several homes were damaged or destroyed.

The incidents come amid a heightened cycle of cross‑border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which have escalated in recent weeks with frequent aerial and artillery exchanges. Lebanese officials condemned the strikes as violations of international law and called for an urgent investigation, while Israel maintained that the operations were aimed at thwarting militant activity. The deaths underscore the growing civilian toll of the conflict, prompting renewed calls from the international community for de‑escalation and protection of non‑combatants.