Israel strikes southern Lebanon despite Trump’s effort to shore up ceasefire
Summary
Israeli warplanes carried out many strikes in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by President Donald Trump. Recent fighting involves Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants, with casualties reported and warnings of further attacks.Key Facts
- President Trump helped arrange a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah but attacks continued.
- Lebanon reported 30 Israeli air strikes in the south, including one that killed six family members near Sidon.
- Israel warned residents in the southern city of Nabatiyeh to evacuate before new strikes.
- Hezbollah says it attacked Israeli troops inside Lebanon but has not targeted Israeli cities recently.
- Israel intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel, with no injuries reported.
- The conflict intensified after Hezbollah fired rockets on 2 March in response to the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.
- Israeli forces moved deep into southern Lebanon, raising their flag over Beaufort Castle for the first time since 2000.
- Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of violating the ceasefire that has been officially in place but not respected by either side.
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