At least seven people were killed in an Israeli attack on Jefta, a city in Lebanon’s Nabatieh Governorate, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The victims include a Syrian child and a woman. The strike occurred early in the morning, leaving at least eight others injured. The wounded are being treated at local hospitals, and panic spread across the area following the assault. Israeli authorities have not issued any immediate comment on the incident.

The attack comes amid rising tensions in southern Lebanon in recent times. Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the region experiences heightened instability. The report was sourced from Al Jazeera, as cited by the Lebanese outlet.

Further developments or official responses from either side were not available at the time of reporting.