Israel, Hezbollah war persists despite truce extension; Lebanon's death toll passes 3,000
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues despite a recently extended truce, with ongoing airstrikes and attacks reported. The death toll in Lebanon has surpassed 3,000 since the war began on March 2, according to the country's health ministry. Tensions remain high as U.S.-led mediation efforts attempt to address the broader U.S.-Iran conflict alongside the hostilities.
- ▪Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon while Hezbollah launched new attacks on Israeli forces.
- ▪Lebanon's health ministry reported over 3,000 deaths since the conflict began, including many civilians.
- ▪The U.S.-backed truce has not halted fighting, with both sides continuing military operations despite diplomatic efforts.
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Israel, Hezbollah war persists despite truce extension; Lebanon's death toll passes 3,000Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 12:03 AMUpdated May 19, 2026, 12:08 AMListenBEIRUT/JERUSALEM, May 18 - Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese security sources and the state news agency said, while Hezbollah announced new attacks on Israeli forces, continuing the war in Lebanon despite the extension of a U.S.-backed truce.Since the war began on March 2, more than 3,000 people have been killed in Lebanon, the country's health ministry reported in its latest casualty toll on Monday.Reignited by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, hostilities between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel have rumbled on since U.S.
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