Juhad Rizqallah

The Israeli military struck multiple locations across southern Lebanon on Thursday, killing eight people, according to Lebanese state media.

One strike near a hospital in Tyre killed a person and wounded 10 nurses and hospital staff.

Iran-backed Hezbollah said it responded with rocket and drone attacks against Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon.

Earlier this week, residents of Tyre's Christian Quarter were warned to evacuate after Israel reported Hezbollah activity in the area, without providing evidence.

On Thursday, families began slowly returning following a statement from Israel's defense minister permitting residents to go home.

Lebanese health authorities say more than 3,700 people have been killed since the conflict escalated in March, including nearly 600 women and children and over 130 paramedics.

Juhad Rizqallah, NPR News, Beirut.