Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, marking one of the deadliest attacks since a truce with Hezbollah went into effect in June.

According to reports from Lebanon’s Health Ministry and state news agency, an airstrike targeting a home on the edge of the village of Ansar killed seven people, including three children, and wounded two. The second airstrike, which occurred in the village of Deir al-Zahrani, resulted in the deaths of four people and left 17 others injured.

Background on the Truce

The truce between Israel and Hezbollah was established on June 20, as part of a broader framework agreement that outlined a plan for Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon in exchange for the disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.

Hezbollah has consistently refused direct talks with Israel and was not a party to the agreement. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has criticized the airstrikes, stating that they serve to intimidate residents in their homes and undermine efforts to stabilize the situation in the south.