Israel Airstrikes Kill 12 in Lebanon

On May 13, 2026, Israel conducted airstrikes in Lebanon, hitting seven vehicles and killing 12 people, including a woman and her two children. The Israeli military stated it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. These strikes occurred amidst an ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which began on March 2 after the United States and Israel attacked Iran. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire on April 17, both sides continue to exchange fire, with Hezbollah also using drones in its attacks. The United Nations and its peacekeeping force, UNIFIL, have expressed concern over the escalating violence, with UNIFIL reporting drone detonations inside its headquarters. Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold direct talks in Washington on May 14, 2026, as the Trump administration seeks a breakthrough in their long-standing state of war.