Lebanon says 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes, Hezbollah vows 'appropriate response'

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, August 15, 2026, killed at least 11 people, including three children and two women, in the deadliest attacks since a June truce. Israel stated the strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in retaliation for an attack on Israeli forces. Hezbollah condemned the 'aggressive escalation' and vowed an 'appropriate response'.