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Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 18 in South Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

US-brokered talks in Washington next week seek to shore up a shaky truce.

Overview

  • Air raids across southern Lebanon killed at least 18 people, with state media and officials reporting deaths in Toura, Zrariyeh, Sultaniyah and Deir Antar, including two paramedics.
  • Israel’s military ordered residents to leave several southern towns, including Nmairiyeh, Tayr Felsay, Hallousiyyeh, Upper Hallousiyyeh, Toura and Maarakeh.
  • Hezbollah said it struck Israeli troops, vehicles and bulldozers with drones, guided missiles and artillery, while Israel reported soldiers wounded by Hezbollah drones.
  • Lebanon’s health ministry reports 2,759 people killed and 8,512 injured since March, and more than one million people forced from their homes by strikes and ground operations.
  • The World Health Organization says it has verified 152 attacks on health care in Lebanon since March 2, causing 103 deaths and 241 injuries, including among emergency responders.