Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
Israel conducted airstrikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on May 16, just one day after a ceasefire extension was agreed upon. The Israeli military targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, leading to evacuations in several villages. This escalation follows recent negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, which do not have formal diplomatic relations.
- ▪Israel launched new airstrikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on May 16.
- ▪The strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in at least five villages.
- ▪Israeli attacks since the start of the war have resulted in over 2,900 deaths in Lebanon.
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Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extensionSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIsraeli attacks since the start of the war have killed more than 2,900 people in Lebanon.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 16, 2026, 05:21 PMUpdated May 16, 2026, 05:21 PMListenBEIRUT - Israel launched new airstrikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on May 16, a day after the two countries agreed to extend a truce following talks in Washington.“The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure sites in several areas in southern Lebanon,” the Israeli military said.Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported strikes on at least five villages in the south, preceded by an exodus of residents towards the southern city of Sidon and the capital Beirut.The Israeli military…
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