Israeli strikes pound Lebanon despite signs US and Iran are close to peace deal
Israeli strikes have targeted southern and eastern Lebanon following a deadly raid that killed 11 people. Despite a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Israel continues to strike what it claims are Hezbollah positions. The situation remains tense as both sides engage in military actions, and discussions about a potential peace deal involving the US and Iran are ongoing.
- ▪Israeli strikes hit multiple locations in Lebanon a day after 11 people were killed in a raid.
- ▪The Lebanese health ministry reported casualties from the recent strikes, including women and children.
- ▪Hezbollah has also been attacking Israeli targets in response to the ongoing conflict.
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Plumes of smoke billow from southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes. Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenPlumes of smoke billow from southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes. Photograph: ReutersLebanonIsraeli strikes pound Lebanon a day after 11 people killed in single raidSome casualties after attacks on multiple locations in south and east of country on Sunday, state media reports Middle East crisis: live updates Sun 24 May 2026 12.14 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIsraeli strikes have hit southern and eastern Lebanon, a day after 11 people were killed in a single raid on the south despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war and claims that the US and Iran are about to reach a peace deal.Saturday’s strike in Sir al-Gharbiyeh “resulted in a massacre whose final toll is 11…
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