Israel maintains attacks despite US-brokered deal with Lebanon
Summary
Israel has kept attacking southern Lebanon despite a new ceasefire deal arranged by the United States. The strikes have caused deaths and damage in several towns, while Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group, has also launched attacks against Israeli positions.Key Facts
- Israel launched air and drone strikes on multiple towns in southern Lebanon, killing at least five people.
- Attacks hit homes, roads, and buildings, including areas near a hospital.
- The Israeli military issued forced displacement orders for nine towns and villages.
- Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal announced by President Trump’s administration, fighting has continued.
- Over 600 people have died in recent weeks during Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and Israel controls about one-fifth of Lebanese territory in the south.
- Hezbollah rejected the ceasefire deal and carried out rocket and shell attacks on Israeli military targets.
- Lebanon’s Prime Minister criticized Iran and Hezbollah for using Lebanon as a bargaining tool in wider Middle East negotiations.
- Israeli officials, including the defense minister, say their military campaign will continue, and Prime Minister Netanyahu had not yet approved the ceasefire’s implementation.
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