Lebanon says 12 killed in Israeli strikes on southern town
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TLDR
- Lebanon's health ministry reported that 12 people were killed in Israeli strikes in the country's south, including in a town under an evacuation warning.
- The strikes in Habboush killed eight people, including a child, and wounded 21, while attacks in Zrariyeh resulted in four deaths and four injuries.
- These attacks occurred despite a ceasefire agreement in place since April 17, with Israel citing Hezbollah's ceasefire violations as justification for its actions.
The ongoing Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, which claimed 12 lives on Friday, including in Habboush despite an evacuation warning, underscore the fragility of the current ceasefire. As reported by CNA, the attacks, which also hit Zrariyeh, highlight the persistent conflict despite efforts to de-escalate. Lebanon's health ministry has raised the death toll from Israeli strikes since March 2 to over 2,600, a grim statistic that reflects the devastating impact on the civilian population. Hezbollah's claims of retaliatory attacks on Israeli forces, in response to alleged ceasefire violations, indicate a cycle of escalation that continues to endanger lives. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' concern for the safety of Lebanese Red Cross volunteers is a stark reminder of the dangerous conditions on the ground. The situation remains tense, with both sides accusing each other of violations, leaving the region in a precarious state.
FEAR FOR THEIR LIVES
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Originally published by CNA. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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