Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least five people on Friday, May 8, 2026, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The strikes targeted areas near the border, escalating tensions in the region.
In response, Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel, hitting open areas and causing no casualties, Israeli officials reported. The exchange marks a significant uptick in cross-border violence.
The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed the death toll, but did not specify if the victims were civilians or combatants. The Israeli military stated the strikes were in response to earlier rocket fire from Lebanon.
This incident follows months of relative calm along the Israel-Lebanon border, with both sides accusing each other of violations. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) called for restraint.
