An Israeli airstrike on the coastal city of Sidon in southern Lebanon killed eight people, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health as reported by Al Jazeera Arabic. The attack took place in a densely populated area of the city, leaving at least 22 others injured. Several of the wounded were taken to local hospitals, and some are reported to be in critical condition.

The report did not specify the exact timing or reason for the airstrike. Lebanese authorities confirmed the casualties and ongoing medical response in Sidon. The incident adds to the continuing tensions in the region, though no further details were provided about the broader context or military objectives behind the strike.

Further updates on the condition of the injured and any official responses from either side were not immediately available from the source.