Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Summary
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has not stopped fighting in southern Lebanon. Israeli air strikes continue, killing civilians and damaging homes, while many people in the area still support Hezbollah as a defense force.Key Facts
- An Israeli air strike in Saksakiyeh, southern Lebanon, killed nine displaced family members in a building used as shelter.
- Israel says it targeted Hezbollah fighters and that they posed an immediate threat.
- Hezbollah is a Shia Muslim armed group supported by Iran and has launched rocket and drone attacks against Israel.
- Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah’s stronghold, faces constant Israeli bombardments both day and night.
- Many residents in the south have fled, with only about 10% remaining in some villages like Arab Salim.
- Over one million people in Lebanon have been displaced by the conflict, especially in Hezbollah-controlled areas.
- Despite fear of Israeli drones, some locals express ongoing support for Hezbollah and prefer to stay in their homes.
- Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly killed by Israel in 2024, according to local banners.
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