Lebanese Mourn Eight Members of One Family Killed in Israeli Strike
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- At least eight members of a displaced Lebanese family were killed in an Israeli airstrike on their shelter in Saksakiyeh, southern Lebanon, a town not included in prior Israeli evacuation warnings.
- The Israeli military stated the strike targeted Hezbollah militants operating from a building used for military purposes and acknowledged reports of civilian casualties are under review.
- Mourners gathered in Sidon to pray for the victims, which included a married couple, three children, a 6-month-old grandchild, the father’s brother, and a grandmother, with bodies later taken for burial in Jibchit.
- The incident occurred amid heightened tensions and near-daily exchanges of attacks between Israel and Hezbollah since a fragile truce was reached about a month ago, raising fears of a full breakdown in the ceasefire.
