Israeli gunfire kills two people in south Lebanon, civil defence says

Two people were killed by Israeli gunfire in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, according to Lebanon's Civil Defence and state media. This incident marks the first reported fatalities from Israeli fire in the region in three days, breaking a period of relative calm. A ceasefire between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israeli forces has been largely observed since Sunday, representing the longest lull in hostilities since the conflict escalated.

The Lebanese state news agency NNA reported that Israeli soldiers opened fire on a group of people near a bulldozer that was clearing a road in the al-Deir neighborhood of Nabatieh al-Fawqa. The Israeli military stated that it was investigating the report. This event occurs amidst ongoing international efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.

Iran has urged Israel to cease fire in Lebanon as part of an interim agreement recently signed with the United States. A joint statement following U.S.-Iranian talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, indicated an agreement to establish a "de-confliction cell" to monitor adherence to the cessation of hostilities. Since Hezbollah began firing on Israel in support of Iran on March 2, Lebanese authorities report that Israeli attacks have resulted in over 4,100 deaths, including 773 women, children, and healthcare workers. The number of combatants among the deceased is not specified. Israeli attacks have also displaced approximately 1.2 million people in Lebanon. Israel's casualties in the conflict include at least 32 soldiers and four civilians.