Israeli strikes kill three in Lebanon before army targets UN patrol
Summary
Israeli military strikes in Lebanon resulted in three deaths, including two Hezbollah members. These actions violated a ceasefire that began nearly a year ago. The UN and Lebanese officials have condemned the strikes, which come amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.Key Facts
- Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed three people, including a Syrian national.
- The strikes happened despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that started 11 months ago.
- The Israeli military targeted and claimed to have killed Hezbollah members, Ali Hussein al-Mousawi and Abed Mahmoud al-Sayed.
- Hezbollah has not confirmed the deaths of its members.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will continue to act independently in its defense.
- The United Nations peacekeeping force, UNIFIL, reported that an Israeli drone dropped a grenade near its patrol, and an Israeli tank fired a shot.
- UNIFIL accused Israel of violating Security Council Resolution 1701 and infringing on Lebanon's sovereignty.
- A ceasefire agreement required Israel to withdraw forces from southern Lebanon by January 2025, but Israeli troops remain in strategic locations.
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