At least 13 people, including women and a child, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry, highlighting the fragility of the ongoing ceasefire in the region.
The deadliest தாக்க occurred in Haboush, located in the Nabatieh district, where eight people lost their lives, including two women and a child. The Israeli military had issued evacuation warnings prior to the strike. Additional casualties were reported in Zrarieh in the Sidon district, where four people, including two women, were killed, while another fatality was recorded in Ain Baal in the Tyre district. Authorities said at least 32 others were injured in the سلسلة of attacks.
The strikes come despite a three-week extension of a ceasefire brokered following diplomatic efforts involving the United States. While the truce has largely reduced large-scale attacks on Beirut and surrounding areas, hostilities have continued in southern Lebanon, where clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah persist.
The Israeli military said it carried out approximately 50 strikes in the past 24 hours, targeting what it described as Hezbollah positions, including operational headquarters and buildings used for military purposes. It also reported intercepting aerial threats before they crossed into Israeli territory.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah claimed it had launched attacks on Israeli troops and military vehicles in southern Lebanon, underscoring the continued обмен of hostilities despite the ceasefire framework.
The escalation follows a broader региональный conflict that intensified earlier this year after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory actions by Hezbollah. Israeli ground forces have since re-entered parts of southern Lebanon, maintaining a military presence in areas near the border.
Efforts to stabilize the situation through diplomacy remain ongoing. A recent U.S.-backed proposal has suggested direct talks between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a pathway toward securing long-term guarantees on sovereignty and border security.
Since the escalation began in early March, thousands have been killed in Lebanon, including civilians and emergency responders, according to official figures. On the Israeli side, military casualties and civilian deaths have also been reported due to cross-border attacks.
With both sides continuing military operations and no comprehensive agreement in place, the situation in southern Lebanon remains volatile, raising concerns about a potential return to full-scale conflict.