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Lebanon-Israel Clashes Escalate Amid Cease-fire Worries
10 May
Summary
- At least seven were killed in a strike on Saksakiyeh, including a child.
- Israel targeted Hezbollah militants and weapons storage facilities.
- Hezbollah launched drones and rockets, injuring three Israeli soldiers.
Israel launched a significant series of strikes across Lebanon on Saturday, intensifying clashes with the militant group Hezbollah. These actions occurred despite a cease-fire agreement mediated by the U.S. last month.
One strike in the southern town of Saksakiyeh resulted in at least seven fatalities, including a child, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The Israeli military stated it targeted Hezbollah militants in a building used for military purposes.
Shortly after, two cars on the main coastal highway south of Beirut were targeted. The Israeli military confirmed strikes on Hezbollah weapons storage and launch sites.
Hezbollah responded by launching drones and rockets at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, with the Israeli military reporting three soldiers injured. These tit-for-tat attacks highlight the fragility of the recent cease-fire.
Recent days have seen a notable increase in violence. Earlier in the week, an Israeli airstrike hit Beirut's southern suburbs, the first such attack since the truce took effect, further fueling concerns about a potential collapse of the cease-fire and a broader conflict.
