Attack on Nabatieh municipal council
| October 2024 Nabatieh airstrike | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon | |
Location within Lebanon | |
| Location | Nabatieh, Lebanon |
| Date | 16 October 2024 |
| Target | Municipal council |
Attack type | Airstrikes, massacre |
| Deaths | 16+ municipality staff (including the mayor) |
| Injured | 52+ |
| Perpetrator | Israel Defense Forces |
On 16 October 2024, one hour after issuing an evacuation notice, the Israel Defense Forces targeted a meeting of the municipal council of Nabatieh in Lebanon and struck it with 10 airstrikes, killing at least 16 municipality staff, including the mayor of Nabatieh, and injuring more than 52. Lebanon accused Israel of carrying out a massacre, but Israel responded by saying they were targeting military targets.