Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill Eight After Rocket Fire on Northern Israel

Tensions rise as Israel targets Hezbollah-linked sites, while Hezbollah denies involvement in the rocket attacks.

Rockets fired from southern Lebanon into northern Israel on March 22 marked the first such incident since the November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israel responded with airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, including Tyre, killing at least eight people, including a child, according to Lebanese authorities.
The Lebanese army dismantled three rocket launchers near the Litani River but has not identified the perpetrators; Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the rocket fire.
Lebanese leaders and UNIFIL have warned of the risk of a broader conflict, urging all parties to exercise restraint and adhere to the ceasefire agreement.
France has condemned the rocket attacks on Israel and called for restraint from all sides to prevent further destabilization in the region.