An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon killed five people, including three children, all of whom held U.S. citizenship, according to Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker, Nabih Berri.

The Israeli military reported it had aimed at a Hezbollah fighter “functioning from within a civilian area” but admitted that a number of civilians not involved were killed. The incident is currently being examined.

Lebanese leaders, such as President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, denounced the attack and urged the international community to press Israel to stop its assaults. This strike underscores the persistent tensions that continue in spite of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel.

This deadly attack on American citizens has escalated calls for international action and further intensified the fragile situation in the region.

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