Key facts
- Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 12 people on September 7, 2026.
- Eleven people, including two children and four women, died when a residential building in Kfar Roummane was destroyed.
- A second strike killed a paramedic and injured two others.
- The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure and "several terrorists" in retaliation for drone attacks.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated the escalation jeopardizes a US-brokered ceasefire.
- At least 27 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon in the past three days.
Israeli air strikes on the village of Kfar Roummane in southern Lebanon on September 7, 2026, resulted in at least 12 fatalities, including two children and four women, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The strikes also injured eight people, including three children and a paramedic.
One strike destroyed a three-story residential building, while a second strike hit a vehicle carrying paramedics. The Israeli military stated that its forces targeted Hezbollah infrastructure sites and "several terrorists" transferring weapons in retaliation for two drone attacks launched by Hezbollah towards Israeli troops. The military added that it is reviewing claims of civilian casualties.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun described the situation as a "dangerous escalation" that jeopardizes a US-brokered ceasefire. He urged the international community to pressure Israel to halt its attacks. Over the past three days, Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon have claimed at least 27 lives, according to the health ministry.
Residents described living in constant anxiety due to shelling. One resident, Sara Moallaem, expressed her fear for her children and her intention to relocate to the coastal city of Sidon for safety.