At least four people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health. The ministry stated that the incident occurred in the town of Jlayla in the western Bekaa region, where an airstrike resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two women and an elderly man.
The same incident also left five people injured. Among the injured are three children, as confirmed by the ministry. No further details regarding the condition of the injured have been provided in the available official statement.
Separately, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that Israeli forces also carried out airstrikes in other areas, including Alma al-Shaab and Tayr Harfa in the Tyre district. These strikes were reported as part of wider military activity affecting southern Lebanon.
In addition to the airstrikes, shelling was reported in the southern outskirts of the Tyre district. According to the National News Agency, the areas affected by shelling include Majdal Zoun, Beit al-Sayed, and the outskirts of Al-Mansouri. The agency further reiterated that shelling by Israeli forces was recorded in these same locations in southern Tyre.
The reports collectively indicate multiple impacted locations across both the western Bekaa region and the Tyre district, involving both aerial bombardment and ground shelling. However, no additional casualty figures have been officially linked to the strikes and shelling outside Jlayla as per the available information.
Reported casualties and locations
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fatalities | 4 people |
| Composition of deceased | 2 women, 1 elderly man, 1 additional victim |
| Injuries | 5 people |
| Injured children | 3 |
| Primary strike location | Jlayla, Western Bekaa region |
| Additional airstrike areas | Alma al-Shaab, Tayr Harfa (Tyre district) |
| Shelling locations | Majdal Zoun, Beit al-Sayed, outskirts of Al-Mansouri |
Geographical scope of incidents
| Area | District/Region | Type of incident reported |
|---|---|---|
| Jlayla | Western Bekaa | Airstrike |
| Alma al-Shaab | Tyre district | Airstrike |
| Tayr Harfa | Tyre district | Airstrike |
| Majdal Zoun | Southern Tyre outskirts | Shelling |
| Beit al-Sayed | Southern Tyre outskirts | Shelling |
| Al-Mansouri outskirts | Southern Tyre | Shelling |
According to the Ministry of Public Health, the fatalities were recorded in Jlayla following the airstrike. The National News Agency additionally detailed that multiple locations within the Tyre district were affected by both airstrikes and shelling, indicating a wider pattern of military activity in southern Lebanon at the time of reporting.
All figures and locations referenced are based on statements issued by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health and the National News Agency.