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After US-Iran Deal, Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah Exchange Fire

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire on June 15, despite reports of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran that includes Lebanon.
  • The Israeli military stated Hezbollah launched rockets and attacks from southern Lebanon, which were then neutralized by Israeli airstrikes.
  • Hezbollah claimed to have targeted Israeli tanks and vehicles using drones, rockets, and artillery.

Despite reports of a U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities, including in Lebanon, Israel and the Hezbollah militant group engaged in cross-border attacks on June 15. The alleged ceasefire deal, brokered by the U.S. and Iran, was said to encompass all fronts, including Lebanon.

The Israeli military reported that Hezbollah fired multiple rockets toward Israeli military positions in southern Lebanon and launched several other attacks. In response, the Israeli Air Force conducted precise airstrikes to neutralize the threats. No casualties were reported on the Israeli side.

Hezbollah launched several rockets and multiple attacks against Israeli military forces in southern Lebanon, but caused no casualties.

— Israeli militaryReporting on Hezbollah's actions and the Israeli response.

Hezbollah, on the other hand, stated that its fighters used drones, rocket launchers, and artillery to attack Israeli tanks and vehicles. The full details of the U.S.-Iran agreement have not yet been released. However, a U.S. official indicated that the memorandum does not require Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon. Israel has reportedly refused to withdraw its forces from Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip.

They used drones, rocket launchers, and artillery to attack Israeli tanks and vehicles.

— HezbollahClaiming responsibility for attacks against Israeli military assets.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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