Lebanon Reels From Deadly Israeli Strikes; At Least 17 Killed in Escalation

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has once again spilled over into civilian areas, with Saturday's deadly strikes south of Beirut and in southern Lebanon underscoring the fragility of the current ceasefire.

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The Ministry of Public Health denounces this barbaric targeting and the deliberate violence against civilians and children in Lebanon.

Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health condemned the 'barbaric targeting' and 'deliberate violence against civilians and children,' labeling the attacks as 'grave violations of International Humanitarian Law.' The ministry's statement highlights the devastating impact on innocent lives, including the tragic deaths of a Syrian man and his young daughter who were repeatedly targeted by a drone.

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the strike marks an ongoing series “of grave violations of International Humanitarian Law.”

While Israel claims Hezbollah initiated attacks with explosive drones, the Lebanese state-run National News Agency and the Health Ministry report a significant civilian toll. The continued exchange of fire, even after the April 17 truce, demonstrates the deep-seated animosity and the difficulty in achieving lasting peace in the region. The international community watches with concern as the cycle of violence persists, threatening further escalation.

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Hezbollah fired explosive drones into Israel near the border with Lebanon adding that three soldiers were wounded, one of them seriously, in one of the attacks.