Israeli drone strike injures Syrians in southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone dropped a bomb in the town of Khiam, near stone-cutting plants, injuring four Syrian workers, Lebanon's Ministry of Health on Monday.
Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that took effect on November 27, 2024, Lebanese authorities report more than 4,200 Israeli violations since then—leaving over 230 dead and 480 wounded.
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