An airstrike on the Lebanese village of Al-Qantara has killed at least eleven civilians, according to local officials. The British Foreign Office has issued a statement calling for an immediate de-escalation of hostilities. The strike, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, destroyed a residential building and a nearby market.
The Lebanese Red Cross confirmed that rescue operations are ongoing, with the death toll expected to rise. The source of the airstrike remains unconfirmed, though regional tensions have been high following recent cross-border exchanges. British diplomats are urging all parties to respect international humanitarian law and to prioritise civilian safety.
The incident marks the deadliest single attack in the region this month and threatens to further destabilise an already fragile ceasefire. The Foreign Office is in contact with its Lebanese counterparts to coordinate a humanitarian response.
