Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Summary
Israeli military strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire that began two weeks ago. Fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah, and both sides report attacks and violations of the ceasefire agreement.Key Facts
- At least nine people, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
- The strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, according to Israel.
- Hezbollah attacked Israeli forces, including using a drone in the Bint Jbeil district.
- The ceasefire started on April 16 after talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticized ongoing Israeli attacks and called for pressure on Israel to respect international law.
- Israel issued evacuation warnings for 15 villages in southern Lebanon, some outside the designated "Yellow Line."
- Hezbollah did not sign the ceasefire but agreed to respect it if Israel did.
- Since early March, more than 2,500 people have died in Lebanon due to the conflict, including many civilians.
- Israeli military reports 17 troop deaths since the fighting began in March.
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