Beirut: A Hezbollah drone strike injured several Israeli civilians on Thursday, the Israeli military said, hours before U.S.-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon were set to begin in Washington. "A short while ago, an explosive drone that was launched by Hezbollah fell within Israeli territory, near the Israel-Lebanon border," the military stated. "As a result, several Israeli civilians were injured and evacuated to receive medical treatment at the hospital."

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the region. The injured civilians were promptly evacuated to nearby hospitals to receive necessary medical care. The attack comes at a critical time as diplomatic efforts are underway to address ongoing disputes between the two nations. Talks in Washington are aimed at easing these tensions and finding a path toward peaceful resolution.

The Israeli military has maintained a heightened state of alert along the border, anticipating potential further provocations. The incident underscores the fragile security situation in the area and the complexities involved in the regional dynamics between Israel and Hezbollah, a significant political and military force in Lebanon.