At least five people were killed in Israeli air strikes and drone attacks in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanese state media reported, just hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect.
Details of the Attacks
State news agency NNA said Israeli warplanes and drones carried out a series of strikes across the Nabatieh area overnight and into Saturday morning, destroying residential buildings and homes. Israeli artillery also shelled Nabatieh and its outskirts before dawn.
Ceasefire Agreement
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to the ceasefire on Friday following an escalation in hostilities in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official. A senior Israeli official and two Hezbollah sources confirmed the agreement to Reuters. The U.S. official said the truce was to begin at 4 p.m. (1300 GMT) on Friday.
Despite the ceasefire, the latest attacks have raised concerns about the durability of the truce. The strikes occurred just hours after the ceasefire took effect, indicating potential violations from either side.
