Six Lives Lost in Israeli Drone Attack in Lebanon: Report
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Synopsis
On February 9, six individuals were killed, and two injured in an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon's al-Shaara area near Janta. This incident follows ongoing tensions and military operations in the region, raising concerns about safety for civilians amidst reported landmines and continued Israeli military actions against Hezbollah.
Key Takeaways
- Six fatalities reported after Israeli drone strike.
- Targeted the al-Shaara area near Janta.
- Israeli military conducts operations amidst rising tensions.
- Warnings issued about landmines in southern Lebanon.
- Lebanese government condemns Israeli attacks.
Beirut, Feb 9 (NationPress) Six individuals were killed and two others sustained injuries due to an Israeli drone strike that targeted the al-Shaara region near the town of Janta in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley.
Israeli fighter jets were seen conducting extensive mid-altitude flights over southern Lebanon, while the Israeli military executed a detonation operation in the village of Adaisseh, situated in the eastern border area of southern Lebanon, as reported by Xinhua news agency, citing the state-run National News Agency (NNA).
In light of escalating tensions, various municipalities in western and central southern Lebanon issued alerts to residents, journalists, and visitors regarding the presence of landmines left by Israeli forces, some of which have been converted into traps aimed at civilians, according to the NNA.
Shortly thereafter, the Israeli military announced that its air force had struck a Hezbollah target in the Bekaa Valley. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) asserted that the strike was aimed at a strategic weapons manufacturing and storage site belonging to Hezbollah, describing the activities at the location as a serious breach of the understanding between Israel and Lebanon.
Despite a ceasefire that was implemented in November 2024, concluding a year-long conflict between Hamas and Israel, Israeli forces have continued to conduct sporadic attacks in Lebanon, justifying their actions by citing violations of the ceasefire agreement by Hezbollah.
The Lebanese government has consistently denounced the Israeli attacks. Following Israel's failure to adhere to an initial withdrawal timeline from southern Lebanon, the Lebanese authorities have extended the deadline to February 18.
