Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon Kill 13, Ending Weeks of Calm
Weeks of relative calm ended abruptly as Israel launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing 13 people.
Lebanon's health ministry reported that a series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 13 people, including civilians, on Monday. This marked a significant escalation in hostilities after a period of weeks with little to no conflict.
Israel stated that it would persist with its strikes against Hezbollah, claiming the attacks were necessary due to violations of the ceasefire by the Iran-backed group. The specific reasons for the alleged violations were not detailed in the report.
Hezbollah has not issued any statement regarding the recent Israeli airstrikes. The conflict remains ongoing, with the primary issue being Hezbollah's actions across the border, according to the source material.
Original reporting by France 24. This summary was written and reviewed by automated systems.