SIDON, Lebanon — At least one person was killed and several others injured when an Israeli airstrike hit a residential apartment building in Sidon on Friday, March 13, 2026, local authorities reported.

The building, located in a densely populated neighborhood, suffered significant structural damage. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, evacuating residents and transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals. Firefighters worked to control fires caused by the explosion.

Officials confirmed that the deceased was a resident of the building, while multiple other occupants sustained injuries ranging from minor shrapnel wounds to serious trauma. The apartment complex has been rendered partially uninhabitable, leaving several families displaced.

Local witnesses described chaotic scenes as neighbors assisted trapped residents, with debris scattered across streets and damaged vehicles lining the area. Authorities are continuing rescue operations to ensure no one else remains inside the building.

The strike comes amid heightened tensions in southern Lebanon, where previous Israeli operations have targeted both militant positions and infrastructure. While Israel asserts such strikes aim at security threats, attacks on residential areas have drawn widespread concern over civilian safety.

The Lebanese government condemned the attack, calling for an immediate halt to actions that endanger civilians and violate international law. Humanitarian organizations also urged restraint, emphasizing the protection of noncombatants during conflicts.

Aid agencies are mobilizing to provide emergency shelter, medical assistance, and support for the families affected by the strike. Psychological support teams are being dispatched to assist survivors, particularly children and elderly residents traumatized by the explosion.

As investigations and rescue operations continue, officials and international observers are warning that civilians remain at high risk amid ongoing regional hostilities.