Israel and Lebanon Face Deadliest Clashes Since 2023 Ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes in retaliation for rocket fire from Lebanon have killed six people, including a child, as tensions escalate along the border.

• Israel launched airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon after six rockets were fired into northern Israel, marking the heaviest exchange since the November 2023 ceasefire.
• Hezbollah denied involvement in the rocket attacks, reiterating its commitment to the ceasefire, while no group has claimed responsibility for the launches.
• The strikes killed at least six people, including a child, in Lebanon, with additional injuries reported, raising concerns over civilian safety and humanitarian impact.
• Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for restraint and measures to prevent further escalation but warned of the risk of renewed war.
• The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed alarm over the situation, urging both sides to uphold the fragile ceasefire to avoid destabilizing the region further.

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