Middle East live: Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill five despite ceasefire
Summary
At least five people were killed by Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement made the day before between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks occurred as US and Iranian officials met in Switzerland for talks.Key Facts
- At least five people died in Israeli air strikes in the Lebanese town of Arabsalim.
- The air strikes happened even though Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire one day earlier.
- Israeli warplanes, drones, and artillery targeted areas around Nabatieh, damaging homes.
- The ceasefire followed earlier Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon.
- US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were holding talks in Switzerland at the same time.
- The next round of Lebanon-Israel talks is planned for June 23–25 in Washington.
- The US State Department announced these upcoming talks after a call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun.
- Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz increased following a deal that eased tensions between the US and Iran.
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