Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after extension of ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals, including three paramedics, shortly after a ceasefire extension was agreed upon. The strikes targeted what Israel described as Hezbollah infrastructure, while also confirming the death of Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza. Tensions in the region are escalating, with reports suggesting a potential return to full-scale conflict as diplomatic efforts stall.
- ▪Israeli airstrikes killed six people in southern Lebanon, including three paramedics.
- ▪The strikes occurred just hours after a ceasefire extension was agreed upon between Israel and Lebanon.
- ▪Israel confirmed the death of Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in a targeted strike in Gaza.
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A funeral in Gaza City for Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who had been the last surviving Hamas senior official suspected of planning the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenA funeral in Gaza City for Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who had been the last surviving Hamas senior official suspected of planning the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockIsraelIsraeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after extension of ceasefireThree paramedics at health centre among dead, while Israel also says it killed Hamas military chief in GazaJulian Borger in JerusalemSat 16 May 2026 11.57 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIsrael carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least six people, including three paramedics…
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