NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon kill 11 people
Israeli airstrikes on the villages of Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani killed 11 people on Saturday, marking the deadliest escalation since the June 20 truce. The strikes targeted locations Israel identified as Hezbollah infrastructure, while Lebanese officials condemned the attacks as an intimidation tactic against civilians.
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The ongoing violence threatens the stability of a intended to facilitate the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah.
Key Facts
- Israeli airstrikes killed 11 people on Saturday in Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani.
- Seven people, including three children, were killed in Ansar.
- Four people were killed and 17 wounded in Deir al-Zahrani.
- Israel claims the Ansar strike killed Hezbollah battalion commander Ali Samir Al-Haj Hassan.
- Israel states the strikes were in response to an explosive drone attack that wounded three Israeli soldiers.
- A framework agreement for Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament was announced on June 26.
- More than 4,000 people have been killed in Lebanon since the war began on March 2.
- Approximately 40 soldiers and three civilians have been killed on the Israeli side since March 2.
- Hezbollah has refused to participate in direct talks with Israel.
Who's Mentioned
personAli Samir Al-Haj Hassan“Hezbollah battalion commander”organizationHezbollah“Iran-backed militant group”personNawaf Salam“Lebanese Prime Minister”other4,000“Total deaths in Lebanon since March 2”other17“Number of people wounded in Deir al-Zahrani”personBenjamin Netanyahu“Israeli Prime Minister”other11“Number of people killed”personJoseph Aoun“President”