Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
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- Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed nine people, including Lebanese army officers, shortly after a ceasefire deal was announced.
- The Israeli military confirmed striking a vehicle and stated the incident is under review.
- Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemned the strike as a violation of sovereignty and international law.
Nine people, including Lebanese army officers, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon just hours after a ceasefire agreement was reached. The strikes targeted a vehicle, prompting a strong condemnation from Lebanese officials.
The Israeli military confirmed it had struck a vehicle and stated that the incident is currently being reviewed. Details regarding the specific target and the circumstances surrounding the strike remain under investigation.
The Israeli military confirmed hitting a vehicle and said the incident is being reviewed.
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun denounced the attack, calling it "a flagrant violation to Lebanese sovereignty and international law." The strikes occurred in the immediate aftermath of a ceasefire deal, raising concerns about the stability of the agreement and the ongoing conflict.
Further details on the identities of the victims and the precise location of the strikes are expected as the situation develops and the review process by the Israeli military concludes.
The strike "a flagrant violation to Lebanese sovereignty and international law."
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