Lebanon: Civilians continue to be killed as deadly hostilities persist despite June agreement

An exchange of attacks between Hezbollah and Israel has triggered the most violent escalation since June, with Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reporting 27 people killed and 69 wounded between 5 and 7 September. 

“For many families in southern Lebanon, returning home is still far from possible,” said Maureen Philippon, NRC’s country director in Lebanon. “Some still cannot access their villages, while others have nothing left to return to. Even those fortunate enough to have made it back are now facing the prospect of being forced to flee once again. After months of repeated displacement and destruction, families should not have to keep wondering where they will be safe,” 

Deadly Israeli attacks continue across southern Lebanon, with homes and other civilian infrastructure being destroyed amid ongoing airstrikes, drone attacks, shelling and military operations. 

On 7 September, 12 people were killed and 10 wounded in Israeli strikes in Kfar Roumane, in the southern Nabatieh governorate, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health. Among those killed were two children and four women. 

A day earlier, on 6 September, 11 people were killed and 26 wounded in strikes across southern Lebanon. The same day, Israeli strikes also destroyed the already-vacated Ghandour Hospital in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, further damaging civilian infrastructure. 

For displaced families who cautiously returned to their homes following the June agreement and the subsequent reduction in hostilities, the renewed attacks have brought yet another cycle of fear and displacement. Israeli forces have also continued blowing up villages and homes in areas under their control, further undermining prospects for safe and sustainable return for thousands of people. 

“The last few days are a devastating reminder that a reduction in widespread attacks is not the same as safety. Children are being killed in their homes, health facilities are being hit, and communities that have already endured months of displacement remain exposed to near-daily hostilities. Civilians cannot be expected to rebuild their lives while the threat of another strike hangs over them,” said Philippon. 

NRC calls for an immediate end to attacks that put civilians at risk and urges all parties to fully comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. This includes the principle of discriminating between civilians and combatants as well as the principles of proportionality and necessity in the attacks and destruction. Diplomatic agreements cannot be measured only by a reduction in attacks; they must translate into real safety, protection and the possibility for families to return home without fear. 

Notes to editors 

• Lebanon and Israel reached a US-mediated framework agreement on 26 June 2026. Violence decreased significantly following the agreement, but hostilities did not cease. Israeli strikes, shelling, airspace violations and demolitions have continued in southern Lebanon. 

• Since 5 September, Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have sharply intensified despite the 26 June framework agreement (Al Jazeera).

• Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reported 27 people killed and 69 wounded between 5 and 7 September, including children, women and paramedics (MoPH).Israel reported 2 soldiers being lightly injured for the same period (The Jerusalem Post).  

• More than 4,300 people have been killed and 12,400 wounded in Lebanon since 2 March (MoPH).  

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