At least five killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon despite ceasefire

Summary

Israeli air strikes and drone attacks in southern Lebanon killed at least five people hours after a ceasefire was agreed between Israel and Hezbollah.

Key Points
  • At least five people were killed in Israeli air strikes and drone attacks in southern Lebanon.
  • The strikes targeted the Nabatieh area, destroying homes and residential buildings.
  • Israeli artillery shelled Nabatieh and its outskirts before dawn on Saturday.
  • A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah took effect at 4 pm on Friday following escalating hostilities.
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