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Israeli airstrike kills 9 in village of Arki, Lebanon — including 5 children

·Arki, Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike on the village of Arki in Lebanon killed nine people, including five children. The strike is part of Israel's continued bombardment of Lebanese territory on Day 14. No immediate claim of Hezbollah infrastructure at the site.

An Israeli airstrike struck the village of Arki in Lebanon on Friday March 13, killing nine people including five children. The attack is part of Israel's continued air campaign across Lebanon, which has included strikes in central Beirut, south Lebanon, and now Arki. Lebanese health officials reported the casualties. The high proportion of child casualties (5 of 9 killed) underscores the civilian toll of the IDF's Lebanese campaign as it escalates toward a potential ground operation.

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HezbollahOPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Israeli airstrike kills 9 in Arki village, Lebanon — 5 of the dead are children. IDF campaign causing significant civilian casualties.

IsraelNEUTRALSTATEMENT

IDF conducting strikes across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. Arki strike part of ongoing campaign.

IsraelSUPPORTINGCLAIM

IDF strike on Arki targeted Hezbollah operational infrastructure. IDF does not independently confirm civilian casualty figures.

HezbollahOPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

The Zionist enemy perpetrated a massacre in Arki village killing 9 civilians including 5 children. This crime will not go unpunished.

IranOPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran condemns the killing of 9 civilians including 5 children in Arki as a war crime and calls on the international community to hold Israel accountable.