Israeli air strikes kill 12 in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Summary
Israeli air strikes in eastern Lebanon killed at least 12 people, including five members of Hezbollah, according to Lebanese state media. The strikes targeted areas used by Hezbollah, including training camps and weapon storage sites, and were intended as a warning to prevent the group from rebuilding.Key Facts
- Israeli air strikes killed at least 12 people in eastern Lebanon, including five Hezbollah fighters.
- Eight additional people were injured in the area hit by the strikes, which includes a camp for displaced Syrians.
- Israel stated the strikes targeted training camps and weapon storage used by Hezbollah.
- The attacks were the deadliest in the area since a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel was brokered by the United States.
- Seven of the people killed were reported to be Syrian nationals.
- Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated the strikes were a message against Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild and also a warning to the Lebanese government.
- The November ceasefire required Hezbollah to pull back its fighters, while Israel was expected to fully withdraw its troops from Lebanon, which it has not yet done.
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