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From Daily Star · () English

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  • Israel resumed airstrikes in southern Lebanon after accusing Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire, prompting an evacuation warning for the town of Mansouri.
  • The strikes occurred during US-sponsored talks in Rome aimed at ending hostilities, which include a framework for Hezbollah's disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.
  • Lebanese state media reported one person killed and 11 wounded in separate Israeli strikes, as negotiations continue to address border issues and a comprehensive security agreement.

Israel's military resumed airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, blaming the militant group Hezbollah for a ceasefire violation. The renewed strikes and an evacuation warning for the town of Mansouri came as Lebanon and Israel were engaged in US-sponsored talks in Rome. Beirut is seeking a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.

"In response to a blatant violation of the ceasefire by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation, the IDF has begun conducting precise strikes in southern Lebanon," the Israeli military stated. Shortly after the announcement, residents of Mansouri were told to evacuate.

In response to a blatant violation of the ceasefire by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation, the IDF has begun conducting precise strikes in southern Lebanon.

โ€” Israeli militaryStatement explaining the resumption of strikes.

Lebanese state media reported that one person was killed and 11 others were wounded in a separate Israeli strike. The ongoing talks in Rome, which are scheduled to continue until Thursday, represent the seventh round of US-mediated negotiations since Hezbollah initiated cross-border rocket fire into Israel in March.

In June, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a framework deal during US-sponsored talks. This agreement includes the disarmament of Hezbollah, a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the deployment of the Lebanese army to southern Lebanon. The Israeli military issued an evacuation order for Mansouri, a town located about nine kilometers south of Tyre, citing Hezbollah's violations of the ceasefire agreement. The military spokeswoman stated, "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move north."

For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move north.

โ€” Ella WaweyaArabic-language spokeswoman for the Israeli military, posting on X regarding the evacuation warning for Mansouri.
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