Israeli Airstrike Kills 5 Siblings, Some Deaf and Mute

An Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre resulted in at least seven fatalities, including five siblings. Among the siblings, three were deaf and mute: sisters Elissar, Rabab, and Fidaa Dabouk; also killed was their brother Ali, who had autism. The airstrike, which occurred late Friday night, also left 46 individuals injured, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. DNA tests will be required to identify certain victims due to the severity of the destruction.

This attack comes amid a broader Israeli military offensive targeting various parts of southern and eastern Lebanon. Reports indicate that Lebanon's Hezbollah group retaliated by launching rockets into northern Israel and claimed to have shot down an Israeli drone. There was no immediate confirmation from the Israeli military regarding the downed drone. In a statement, Israel's military disclosed it struck Hezbollah intelligence offices in Tyre, aiming to incapacitate its command and control operations in the region. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)