Eight members of one family were killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon on Saturday, including a 6-month-old infant, according to relatives of the victims.

The deaths occurred as Israel has escalated its military operations in Lebanon since Thursday, marking a significant increase in hostilities that has further deteriorated a previously established truce in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.

The strike represents one of the deadliest single incidents involving civilian casualties in recent escalations between the two sides. The infant was among the youngest victims reported in the current phase of the conflict.

The escalation in attacks has effectively unraveled the ceasefire arrangement that had been in place between Israel and Hezbollah, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict.

The identity and specific location of the targeted family have not been independently verified, though relatives confirmed the casualties to news outlets. The strike adds to mounting civilian casualties as military operations intensify along the Israel-Lebanon border.