Fragile Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Strained by Renewed Violence

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon follow Hezbollah rocket attacks, leaving nine dead as both sides accuse each other of violating the truce.

Israel launched its heaviest airstrikes since the ceasefire began, targeting Hezbollah positions across Lebanon in response to rocket fire on northern Israel.
At least nine people were killed in Lebanese villages during the strikes, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry, with additional injuries reported.
The ceasefire agreement, brokered with international mediation, requires Hezbollah to withdraw 30 kilometers north of the border and Israel to gradually pull troops from southern Lebanon within 60 days.
U.S. officials have downplayed ceasefire violations, emphasizing their desire to prevent the agreement's collapse despite ongoing tensions.
Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have vowed strong responses to what they describe as significant breaches of the ceasefire by Hezbollah.