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Israel Strikes Lebanon Hours After Ceasefire, Killing Five

Published on: 20 Jun 2026, 05:48 AM

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 the Iran-backed Hezbollah group took effect.

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.

The ceasefire, agreed upon on Friday following an escalation in hostilities, was confirmed by a U.S. official, a senior Israeli official, and two Hezbollah sources, according to Reuters. The truce was intended to begin at 4 pm (1300 GMT) on Friday.

The strikes came despite the ceasefire agreement, raising concerns about its durability. The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed the death toll and reported several injuries. The incident underscores the fragility of the truce and the ongoing tensions in the region.

Source: NDTV

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