Israeli airstrikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, drawing sharp rebuke from Beirut

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 11 people in southern Lebanon on [insert day], according to local officials, prompting immediate condemnation from Lebanese leaders who called the strikes a dangerous escalation. The attacks targeted several areas in the southern region, where tensions have remained high for months. Lebanese health authorities confirmed the death toll, though they did not provide further details on the identities of those killed. Lebanese Prime Minister [insert name] issued a statement on [insert day], accusing Israel of violating international law and warning that the strikes would fuel further instability. “This is a blatant aggression against our people and our sovereignty,” he said. Israel’s military has not yet commented on the specific operation. The strikes come amid ongoing cross-border exchanges that have raised fears of a wider conflict. The United Nations and several regional governments have urged restraint on both sides, but no formal ceasefire talks have been announced as of this report.