Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon killed nine people, as tensions continue to rise across the region. Separately, Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they shot down a Saudi reconnaissance plane.
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Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in southern Lebanon
Israeli air forces launched two strikes early Monday on a village in southern Lebanon, killing at least nine people, including women and children, according to the Health Ministry.
The attacks took place during a renewed escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
The ministry said one of the strikes hit a building killing eight people including a child and two women. It added that 11 people were also wounded, including four children and two women.
The ministry added that another strike on a car in the village killed a paramedic with the Lebanese Islamic Risala Scout Association and wounded two others.
Houthis claim downing Saudi reconnaissance plane
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed early Monday to have downed a Saudi armed reconnaissance aircraft in the northern part of the country as the escalation with the Yemeni government forces continues.
Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said in a statement that their forces shot down the aircraft detected in Jawf province’s airspace. He said the aircraft belonged to Saudi Arabia and was seeking to carry out “hostile actions.” The Associated Press couldn’t independently verify that claim.
Saree added that over the past 24 hours, a total of three reconnaissance drones belonging to Saudi Arabia were downed, including one that was spotted Monday morning in Bayda province.
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This report will be updated throughout the day as new developments emerge.
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