Israeli airstrikes kill 5 in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah rockets hit open areas in Israel
Summary
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least five people, including a paramedic, while Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel without causing injuries. These attacks occurred despite a ceasefire in place since April 17, amid ongoing tensions and past military actions between Israel and Hezbollah.Key Facts
- Israeli airstrikes killed four people in the village of Toura and one paramedic near Kfar Chouba in southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah fired rockets toward northern Israel; one was shot down and the rest landed in open areas with no casualties.
- The Israeli military had previously killed a Hezbollah commander and two militants in an airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs.
- Israel claims it has killed over 85 Hezbollah militants and hit 180 of their sites recently, without providing evidence.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on European countries to pressure Israel to follow the ceasefire and stop destroying homes.
- European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib urged Hezbollah to stop attacks and disarm, and called on Israel to limit airstrikes on humanitarian centers.
- Lebanon and Israel have been formally at war since 1948 but began direct talks recently; a ceasefire started on April 17 and has been extended.
- The conflict started in March after Hezbollah fired rockets following a U.S. and Israeli action against Iran, Hezbollah’s main supporter.
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