Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli strikes killed at least nine people, including two children, in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire now in its second week. Hezbollah has carried out attacks on Israeli forces, while Lebanon's president accuses Israel of ongoing violations of the truce. The fragile ceasefire, mediated by the US, allows Israel to respond to perceived threats, but disputes over its interpretation continue to fuel violence.
- ▪At least nine people, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, with 23 others wounded.
- ▪Hezbollah conducted attacks on Israeli forces, including a drone strike in the Bint Jbeil district, despite not being part of the formal ceasefire agreement.
- ▪Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticized ongoing Israeli strikes and called for international pressure to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and international law.
- ▪The US-mediated ceasefire permits Israel to respond to what it deems imminent threats, a provision rejected by Hezbollah.
- ▪More than 2,500 people have been killed in Lebanon since the conflict began in March, including over 170 children and 103 health professionals.
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Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSamantha GranvilleBeirutReutersFighting has persisted in southern Lebanon even though strikes on Beirut have largely stopped.At least nine people, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, the health ministry said, as violence continues despite a ceasefire now in its second week.The strikes - which Israel said were targeting Hezbollah infrastructure - also wounded 23 people, among them eight children and seven women, the ministry said.Separately, Hezbollah said it had carried out attacks on Israeli forces in the south, including a drone strike targeting soldiers in the Bint Jbeil district.The violence comes as Israel presses ahead with…
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