Conflict

Israel and Lebanon

Incident Code

ISLB240924s

Location

كفر ملكي, Kafr Melki, Southern Lebanon, Lebanon

Geolocation

33.501015, 35.479352
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: April 15, 2025

On September 24, 2024, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit five residential buildings in Kfar Melki, Southern Lebanon, reportedly causing injuries and destruction to residential infrastructure. No fatalities were reported, and the number of injuries remains unclear. The status of those injured could also not be determined based on the available sources. Lubnane Hor reported that the strike occurred in the afternoon.

The Lebanese News Agency, cited by Youm7 News, reported that five residential buildings were hit in the attack, with injuries mentioned but no specific numbers provided. Al Hadath and Lubnane Hor published video evidence showing the aftermath, depicting rubble and heavily damaged structures. Beirut City reported that a concussion missile strike on Kafr Melki caused a loud sound heard in Sidon and its surroundings. Al Arabiya Lebanon referred to the strike as “violent” but did not specify the extent of casualties or damage. Al Jazeera corroborated the attack, reporting two airstrikes on Kafr Melki and Zrarieh.

Where sources identified a belligerent, all attributed responsibility to Israeli forces.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Kafr Melki (كفر ملكي), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.501015, 35.479352. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

Israeli Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Israeli Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (10)