Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ extension
Israeli attacks in Lebanon have resulted in at least seven fatalities, despite a recently extended ceasefire. The strikes occurred shortly after negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli officials aimed at prolonging the truce. The ongoing hostilities have led to significant civilian displacement and casualties in southern Lebanon.
- ▪The Israeli attacks killed at least seven people, including a leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and his daughter.
- ▪The ceasefire was extended for another 45 days following US-mediated talks, but Israel has violated the truce.
- ▪Israeli military operations targeted over 30 sites in southern Lebanon, claiming they were linked to Hezbollah.
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News|Israel attacks LebanonIsraeli attacks kill at least 7 in Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ extensionThe attacks came days after Lebanese and Israeli officials held talks that resulted in an agreement to extend the US-backed ceasefire for another 45 days.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoEmergency workers inspect the damage after an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Baalbek on May 18, 2026 [AFP]By Caolán MageePublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Beirut, Lebanon – Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed at least seven people despite a United States-backed ceasefire extension.The attacks on Monday came three days after Lebanese and Israeli officials held talks in Washington…
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