An Israeli airstrike killed a one-and-a-half-year-old girl and several members of her family in southern Lebanon while they were attending a funeral, in an incident that underscores ongoing violence despite expectations of a ceasefire.

According to Reuters, the strike occurred on April 8 in the village of Srifa, where the Saeed family had gathered to bury relatives killed in earlier attacks. Among those killed in the latest strike was infant Taleen Saeed, who had not yet reached her second birthday.

Family members said the attack happened suddenly as mourners were returning from prayers. The child’s grandfather, Nasser Saeed, who survived the blast with injuries, described the moment as unexpected and devastating, saying they had believed the situation would calm following ceasefire talks, Reuters reported.

The incident comes amid heightened conflict in southern Lebanon, where Israeli military operations have intensified since early March. The escalation followed cross-border attacks involving the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which has been engaging Israeli forces in support of Iran.

Health officials and emergency responders in the region say the scale of casualties has placed a severe strain on medical facilities. Medical personnel in Tyre reported receiving large numbers of wounded civilians within short periods, many of them women and children, according to Reuters.

Despite discussions involving the United States and Iran aimed at easing tensions, no agreement has been reached to halt fighting in Lebanon. Reports indicate that Israel is pursuing separate negotiations with Lebanese authorities while continuing its military campaign.

The Israeli military has acknowledged the Srifa incident and said it is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the strike, Reuters reported. The latest developments highlight the fragile security situation in the region, where civilians continue to bear the brunt of ongoing hostilities.