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Eight Members of One Family Killed in Israeli Strike on Lebanon
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed eight members of a single family on Saturday, including a 6-month-old infant. The deaths occurred as Israel has stepped up attacks since Thursday, further unraveling a ceasefire with Hezbollah. Relatives confirmed the identities of those killed.
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Eight members of one family were killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon on Saturday, including a 6-month-old infant. Relatives said the strike hit their family in one of the locations targeted as Israel escalated attacks on Lebanon. The deaths come after Israel began intensifying operations on Thursday, which has further unraveled a truce in its war with Hezbollah.
The incident adds to the growing number of civilian casualties reported in Lebanon amid the renewed violence. The family members were among those killed in the strike, according to accounts from surviving relatives.
Background on the Truce The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah had been in place prior to the recent escalation. Israeli strikes since Thursday have contributed to its unraveling, with increased operations reported across parts of Lebanon. The strike that killed the family occurred on Saturday as part of this intensified campaign.
No further details on the specific target or Israeli military statements were available in initial reports.
