Eight killed, including two children, in 'Israeli' strikes on Lebanon
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- Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that eight people were killed, including two children, in three separate 'Israeli' strikes south of Lebanon.
- Raids took place along Saida, specifically in the towns of Barja, Jiyeh, and Saadiyat.
The Public Health Ministry’s Emergency Operations Center released a statement on Wednesday, detailing a series of lethal 'Israeli' air raids targeting the strategic coastal highway.
According to the ministry, Israel launched three distinct strikes on the Barja, Jiyeh, and Saadiyat sections of the Sidon-Beirut motorway.
The attacks resulted in the death of eight, with the ministry specifically noting the loss of two children among the victims.
Escalation near civilian hubs
Witnesses in the town of Jiyeh reported that one of the strikes targeted a vehicle near a crowded intersection, while another raid in Saadiyat struck a point near a local mosque.
These locations are critical transit points for civilians and humanitarian aid moving between Beirut and the southern governorates.
Barja: Known as a gateway to the Chouf district, the strike here reportedly caused significant damage to nearby storefronts.
Saadiyat: This town has seen frequent drone activity in recent days, with residents reporting constant surveillance before the afternoon strikes.
