An Israeli drone strike wounded five people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to the country's Heath Ministry, in a village where civilians were protesting for Israeli soldiers to let them access their lands.
The Health Ministry said the strike in Majdal Selm hit “families,” a term it uses for civilians trying to reenter their villages. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the strike.
Despite a Sunday deadline, Israel's military did not withdraw from southern Lebanon under the terms of its ceasefire with the Hezbollah group.
Protests have since been held daily, and the Israeli military has sometimes responded with gunfire, killing 26 people. The US and Lebanon announced a ceasefire extension until Feb. 18.
Two Israeli strikes on Tuesday wounded 36 people, the Health Ministry said. The Israeli military said it targeted “a Hezbollah truck and an additional vehicle that transferred weapons.”
The strikes were north of the Litani River. The ceasefire prohibits Hezbollah from having a military presence south of the river.
One of the strikes hit an amusement park, leaving it in ruins with shattered bumper cars, a twisted Ferris wheel and carousel. “This city is meant as an entertainment facility for children,” said Haitham Alam, the park's manager.