At least 14 people have been killed and 37 others injured following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, raising fresh concerns over the stability of a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
According to Lebanon’s health authorities, the casualties include two children and two women, highlighting the growing toll on civilians amid renewed hostilities. The strikes came after the Israeli military issued urgent evacuation warnings to residents in several southern villages, cautioning that remaining in the এলাকাস would put lives at risk.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed it carried out artillery and airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions, claiming the sites were being used to plan attacks against Israeli troops. The escalation follows reports of a Hezbollah drone strike that killed a 19-year-old Israeli soldier and wounded six others.
In a separate development, the Israeli military said it intercepted three drones launched by Hezbollah before they entered Israeli airspace, further underscoring the ongoing exchange of hostilities despite the ceasefire agreement.
The truce, which began on April 16 and was recently extended, allows Israel to act in self-defense against immediate threats. However, both sides have repeatedly accused each other of violating its terms, with violence continuing to flare along the border.
Benjamin Netanyahu defended the military’s actions, stating that Israel is operating with force to counter threats and prevent further attacks. He accused Hezbollah of undermining the ceasefire through continued aggression.
The latest strikes follow additional Israeli operations a day earlier that reportedly killed at least six people in southern Lebanon. The intensifying clashes signal a potential unraveling of the already tenuous ceasefire, raising fears of a broader conflict in the region.
As tensions rise, international attention is also focused on parallel diplomatic efforts involving Iran and the United States, which are seeking to revive talks amid broader regional instability.