Israeli strikes in Lebanons Bekaa Valley claim life of Syrian teenager

Israeli Strikes on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley Result in One Fatality and 29 Injuries

A strike in Kfar Dan near Baalbek, Lebanon, has resulted in the death of a 16-year-old Syrian boy, Hussein Mohsen al-Khalaf, according to reports. The National News Agency (NNA) confirmed that at least 13 air strikes were carried out in various locations across the Bekaa Valley, including Shmestar, Boudai, Harbata, and the Hermel and Nabi Chit mountains.

The Israeli military has stated that its targets included eight camps belonging to Hezbollah’s special operations unit, known as the Radwan Force. According to the military, these camps were used for storing weapons and missiles, as well as conducting training exercises “as part of preparations for emergency situations and to plan and execute terrorist plots”.

Lebanon’s Ministry of Health reported that 29 people were injured in the strikes, while several shops were damaged in the Baalbek Souk in Tallet al-Ajami. The incident is the latest in a series of ceasefire violations by Israel.

The Israeli military has continued to carry out attacks on Lebanon despite a November 2024 ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. Since then, over 300 people have been killed, including 127 civilians, according to the United Nations. In January, Lebanon filed a complaint with the UN Security Council detailing 2,036 Israeli violations between October and December 2025.

The incident has sparked renewed calls for Israel to end its actions in Lebanon and withdraw from its borders. The Lebanese government has stated that it is nearing completion of its ceasefire commitment to disarm Hezbollah south of the Litani River, but the group has rejected this claim.

Source: Al Jazeera