Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Leave 11 Dead
BEIRUT, 16 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): At least 11 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese authorities, in one of the deadliest days of attacks since an agreement aimed at reducing hostilities was announced in June.Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said seven people were killed in an Israeli strike on a house on the outskirts of Ansar, around 70 kilometres south of Beirut. Lebanese state media reported that three children and two women were among those killed.The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike killed a commander of Hezbollah, describing the operation as a response to an attack against Israeli soldiers. The IDF also said members of the commander's family, whom it accused him of using as human shields, were present and were harmed...





