Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that the strike hit a vehicle traveling on the road between the towns of Zawtar and Mayfadoun in the Nabatieh region.

The attack marks the third deadly incident in southern Lebanon since Tuesday, bringing the total number of people killed in Israeli strikes this week to seven despite a recent reduction in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

Medical and security sources confirmed casualties from the strike, which was carried out by an Israeli drone. No immediate statement was issued by the Israeli military regarding the operation.

The incident comes at a sensitive diplomatic moment as Lebanese and Israeli officials are holding a fifth round of direct negotiations in Washington under US mediation. The talks are aimed at reducing tensions along the border and addressing outstanding security issues following months of conflict.

Although fighting has eased in recent weeks, sporadic Israeli strikes and security incidents continue to raise concerns about the durability of the fragile calm in southern Lebanon.

Authorities are continuing investigations into the identities of those killed and the circumstances surrounding the attack.