At least 41 people were killed in Israeli air and artillery strikes on areas in southern Lebanon over the past day, despite a ceasefire that has been implemented since April 17, the republic’s Health Ministry reported, adding that another 89 Lebanese people were wounded.
U.S. President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel should only take "surgical" military action in Lebanon and avoid a full resumption of the war, Axios reported.
Lebanon believes a ceasefire is a necessary first step for any subsequent negotiations with Israel, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said.
The IDF has begun military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Residents of towns in the region have been urged to evacuate their homes.
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began on April 16
The IDF destroyed Hezbollah rocket launchers loaded and aimed towards Israel in three separate locations in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military announced on Saturday.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group said it targeted northern Israel for the first time since a ceasefire took effect, describing the attack as a response to repeated Israeli violations.
According to Israel, the attacks were carried out in response to Hezbollah's ceasefire violations
The population of the Lebanese capital has increased by 50% due to the influx of refugees caused by Israel's military operation against the Hezbollah movement, launched on March 2, Minister of Social Affairs of Lebanon Hanin as-Said said.
Israel and Lebanon held a historic summit on April 14 in Washington, DC, as envoys for the two nations met with the hopes of reaching a peace deal that would end decades of conflict.
Israel reported that fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon continues, with the main clashes taking place in the Bint Jbeil District .
Israel intends to engage in direct negotiations with Lebanon, aiming to facilitate the disarmament of Hezbollah.
Israel's attack on Lebanon, which followed the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, makes further negotiations pointless, according to Masoud Pezeshkian.
Israeli authorities were extremely dissatisfied with the U.S. approach to brokering a ceasefire with Iran, as Washington notified Tel Aviv of the truce at the last minute and without prior consultation, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
Mojtaba Khamenei has confirmed that Iran will continue to support Hezbollah. He expressed confidence that the Lebanese group is capable of preventing Israel from implementing its plans.
The IDF noted that they provide Hezbollah with millions of dollars in profits
The Israeli military said that fighting against Iran and Hezbollah was expected to last "weeks," as the war entered its 24th day.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group is prepared for a long confrontation with Israel as fighting intensifies in Lebanon, describing the conflict as an "existential” battle.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel to end the war and restore Lebanon's sovereignty and stability, according to a statement released by the UN Information Center.
This evening, the Lebanese Hezbollah movement initiated a military operation targeting Israel. Meanwhile, the conflict between the USA and Israel and Iran continues.
