Summary
New Israeli air strikes killed several people in southern Lebanon, which casts doubt on a recent US-Iran ceasefire that includes Lebanon, according to Iran. The attacks hit multiple towns and targeted Hezbollah sites, despite the ceasefire. Lebanon declared a national day of mourning due to the high number of casualties.
Key Facts
- Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon resulted in seven deaths in the town of Abbassiyeh.
- Other towns, including Kafra and Majdal Selm, were also hit by Israeli warplanes.
- Four Lebanese soldiers were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday.
- The Israeli military claimed an overnight strike in Beirut targeted an aide to a Hezbollah leader.
- Hezbollah reportedly conducted retaliatory attacks on Israeli targets after ceasefire violations.
- Lebanon's prime minister called for a national day of mourning for the casualties.
- The U.S. administration supports Israel's position to continue targeting Hezbollah.
- Iran sees the continued strikes as a breach of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
