The Israeli military claimed responsibility for the attack.

Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas, has been exchanging near-daily fire with the Israeli army since Hamas launched attacks on southern Israel on October 7, leading to the ongoing war in Gaza.

The incident has increased fears of a larger conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, who fought a devastating war in 2006.

Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported that a car was targeted by an enemy drone in Bazuriyeh, south Lebanon, resulting in at least one death.

An unnamed army security source reported that a Hezbollah official was killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon.

Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, responded by attacking Israeli positions.

The targeted vehicle was destroyed, and the area was cordoned off.

Hezbollah stated that it was acting in support of Hamas.

Israel has previously targeted Hezbollah and Hamas officials in Lebanon.

The uptick in deadly hostilities prompted a call from the White House for both countries to prioritize restoring calm.

The United Nations expressed concern over attacks on healthcare facilities in southern Lebanon, resulting in the death of rescue workers.

At least 347 people have been killed in cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah since October, including 68 civilians and 18 soldiers and civilians in Israel.

The conflict has displaced many people in both countries.