Israel launched a wave of deadly strikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday (May 28) and carried out its first raid near Beirut in weeks, killing a woman and two children despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement. The strike near the Lebanese capital came after heavy bombardment in southern Lebanon that authorities said killed at least 14 people, including three children. The escalation comes ahead of planned talks between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations at the Pentagon on Friday, followed by another round of US-mediated negotiations next week, the fourth since the latest conflict between Israel and Hezbollah erupted.&nbsp;A Lebanese military source said an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, was hit in what marked only the second raid near the capital since the ceasefire came into effect on April 17 following the outbreak of war in early March. Israel’s military confirmed it had ‘precisely struck in Beirut’, but did not disclose the intended target. Lebanon’s health ministry said the strike killed three people, including a woman and her baby daughter, and a child of Syrian nationality, while wounding 15 others, among them three children and five women. Footage from the area showed smoke rising over the southern outskirts of Beirut, a known Hezbollah stronghold.<h2>Ceasefire under strain</h2>A ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah that was supposed to have taken effect on April 17 has largely failed to hold, with both sides accusing each other of repeated violations. Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc on Thursday called on Lebanese authorities to withdraw from direct negotiations with Israel, accusing the country of seeking to impose security coordination to benefit its aggression through military talks.&nbsp;The group also claimed responsibility for around 20 attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon on Thursday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said the United Nations was ‘deeply concerned’ and urged both sides to respect the ceasefire agreement. The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, said Wednesday saw around 670 projectiles fired, the highest level since 17 April. Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli attacks since the ceasefire announcement had killed 3,324 people, with the toll increasing by 55 in just one day. Israel’s military claimed that approximately 2,500 Hezbollah terrorists have been eliminated since March, including 800 since the truce was announced. An Israeli military official also said around 400 explosive drones had targeted Israel since the ceasefire started.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-chief-says-ebola-can-be-stopped-as-death-toll-crosses-200-in-dr-congo-1780002743394">WHO chief says 'Ebola can be stopped' as death toll crosses 200 in DR Congo</a><h2>Southern Lebanon declared as ‘combat zones’</h2>On Wednesday, Israel declared all areas south of Lebanon’s Zahrani River, including the cities of Tyre and Nabatieh, as ‘combat zones’ and ordered residents to evacuate.Lebanon’s National News Agency reported multiple Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, including deadly attacks on Nabatieh. Israeli airstrikes also targeted the southern cities of Tyre and Sidon overnight.&nbsp;Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attacks, saying on X that nothing can justify the ongoing attacks on the Tyre and Nabatieh regions and the destruction of their historical landmarks. He also described Israel’s strikes and evacuation orders as collective punishment. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, a strike in Tyre killed two Syrians, including a child, while another attack in Sidon killed five people, among them two women.&nbsp;Another strike on a vehicle in Adloun killed six people, including two children, their mother, and their father. Lebanon’s military also confirmed that one of its soldiers was killed in a separate strike while driving in the Nabatieh region. Lebanon became increasingly drawn into the wider Middle East conflict after Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli attacks, triggering intensified Israeli airstrikes and a ground offensive.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-seeks-patriot-missiles-csis-report-says-us-needs-at-least-3-years-to-rebuild-missile-stock-1779983183647/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-seeks-patriot-missiles-csis-report-says-us-needs-at-least-3-years-to-rebuild-missile-stock-1779983183647/embed</a>

Israel launched deadly strikes near Beirut and across south Lebanon, killing civilians, including children, despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. UN officials expressed concern as tensions escalated ahead of US-mediated military talks

Israel launched a wave of deadly strikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday (May 28) and carried out its first raid near Beirut in weeks, killing a woman and two children despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement. The strike near the Lebanese capital came after heavy bombardment in southern Lebanon that authorities said killed at least 14 people, including three children. The escalation comes ahead of planned talks between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations at the Pentagon on Friday, followed by another round of US-mediated negotiations next week, the fourth since the latest conflict between Israel and Hezbollah erupted. A Lebanese military source said an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, was hit in what marked only the second raid near the capital since the ceasefire came into effect on April 17 following the outbreak of war in early March. Israel’s military confirmed it had ‘precisely struck in Beirut’, but did not disclose the intended target. Lebanon’s health ministry said the strike killed three people, including a woman and her baby daughter, and a child of Syrian nationality, while wounding 15 others, among them three children and five women. Footage from the area showed smoke rising over the southern outskirts of Beirut, a known Hezbollah stronghold. Ceasefire under strain A ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah that was supposed to have taken effect on April 17 has largely failed to hold, with both sides accusing each other of repeated violations. Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc on Thursday called on Lebanese authorities to withdraw from direct negotiations with Israel, accusing the country of seeking to impose security coordination to benefit its aggression through military talks. The group also claimed responsibility for around 20 attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon on Thursday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said the United Nations was ‘deeply concerned’ and urged both sides to respect the ceasefire agreement. The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, said Wednesday saw around 670 projectiles fired, the highest level since 17 April. Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli attacks since the ceasefire announcement had killed 3,324 people, with the toll increasing by 55 in just one day. Israel’s military claimed that approximately 2,500 Hezbollah terrorists have been eliminated since March, including 800 since the truce was announced. An Israeli military official also said around 400 explosive drones had targeted Israel since the ceasefire started. Also Read: WHO chief says 'Ebola can be stopped' as death toll crosses 200 in DR Congo Southern Lebanon declared as ‘combat zones’ On Wednesday, Israel declared all areas south of Lebanon’s Zahrani River, including the cities of Tyre and Nabatieh, as ‘combat zones’ and ordered residents to evacuate. Lebanon’s National News Agency reported multiple Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, including deadly attacks on Nabatieh. Israeli airstrikes also targeted the southern cities of Tyre and Sidon overnight. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attacks, saying on X that nothing can justify the ongoing attacks on the Tyre and Nabatieh regions and the destruction of their historical landmarks. He also described Israel’s strikes and evacuation orders as collective punishment. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, a strike in Tyre killed two Syrians, including a child, while another attack in Sidon killed five people, among them two women. Another strike on a vehicle in Adloun killed six people, including two children, their mother, and their father. Lebanon’s military also confirmed that one of its soldiers was killed in a separate strike while driving in the Nabatieh region. Lebanon became increasingly drawn into the wider Middle East conflict after Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli attacks, triggering intensified Israeli airstrikes and a ground offensive. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-seeks-patriot-missiles-csis-report-says-us-needs-at-least-3-years-to-rebuild-missile-stock-1779983183647/embed

Israel struck Beirut’s outskirts and south Lebanon, killing civilians as the fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah continued to collapse

Israel launches wave of deadly strikes near Beirut, kills woman and two children amid truce violations

Israel’s massive airstrikes on Lebanon in its war with Hezbollah killed at least 254 people and wounded over 1100 on Wednesday, according to Lebanon’s civil defence, reported The Independent. In total, the bombings killed at least 254 people and injured more than 1,160 others across the country, said Lebanon’s civil defence.The Israeli military had earlier said that it had hit 100 targets in just 10 minutes, including military infrastructure for Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.&nbsp;The massive and devastating attack prompted Iranian officials to warn that Tehran could withdraw from the ceasefire agreed with the US overnight.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/us-stocks-surge-oil-plunges-below-100-amid-optimism-on-trump-iran-ceasefire-1775672485182">US stocks surge, oil plunges below $100 amid optimism on Trump-Iran ceasefire</a>&nbsp;Israeli warplanes levelled several buildings in the centre of Beirut, filling the skies with smoke in what Israel’s defence minister said was “a surprise strike” on the pro-Iranian group Hezbollah.&nbsp;<h2>‘Lebanon a separate skirmish, not part of the deal’</h2>&nbsp;The first responders struggled to extinguish fires after the strikes in Lebanon, as Israel bombed more than 100 Hezbollah military sites around the country.The office of Israel’s prime minister said the two-week Middle East ceasefire did not include Lebanon, while President Donald Trump said Lebanon was “a separate skirmish” and not part of the deal.Lebanon’s ministry of health urged people to “clear the streets” so ambulances could reach the injured.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-stops-tanker-traffic-through-strait-of-hormuz-over-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon-1775659551615">Iran stops tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon</a>&nbsp;Iranian sources told the country’s Tasnim news agency that Iran was ready to exit the ceasefire agreement if Israel “persists in violating the truce in Lebanon”.&nbsp;<h2>‘There has been a legitimate misunderstanding on Lebanon,’ says Vance</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, US Vice President J D Vance said on Wednesday that there has been a “legitimate misunderstanding” on Lebanon. “I think the Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon and it just didn’t. We never made that promise.”“If Iran wants to let this negotiation fall apart in a conflict where they were getting hammered over Lebanon, which has nothing to do with them and which the United States never once said was part of the ceasefire, that’s ultimately their choice. We think that would be dumb. But that’s their choice,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-iran-will-cease-uranium-enrichment-we-ll-dig-out-nuclear-dust-says-trump-1775651976519">‘Iran will cease uranium enrichment, we’ll dig out nuclear dust,’ says Trump</a>&nbsp;Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said Iran and Lebanon were separate and the aim was to “change the reality in Lebanon and remove threats from the residents of the north”.He went on to threaten Hezbollah’s leader. “We warned Naim Qassem that Hezbollah will pay a very heavy price for attacking Israel on Iran’s behalf, and Naim Qassem’s personal turn will come too,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>‘Disarming Hezbollah is a top objective’: Israeli army</h2>&nbsp;Disarming the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah is a “top objective” for Israel, says Brigadier General Effie Defrin, Israeli military spokesman. “Our strikes are meant to weaken Hezbollah significantly and ultimately bring about its disarmament over time,” Defrin said during a briefing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reacting to the ceasefire announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “Iran enters this pause battered, weaker than ever.” In a televised statement, Netanyahu also hailed Israel’s cooperation with the US in the war. “Together, we launched a historic operation, the largest the Middle East has ever seen.”

The office of Israel’s PM said the two-week Middle East ceasefire did not include Lebanon, while President Donald Trump said Lebanon was “a separate skirmish” and not part of the deal. Lebanon’s ministry of health urged people to “clear the streets” so ambulances could reach the injured.

Israel’s massive airstrikes on Lebanon in its war with Hezbollah killed at least 254 people and wounded over 1100 on Wednesday, according to Lebanon’s civil defence, reported The Independent. In total, the bombings killed at least 254 people and injured more than 1,160 others across the country, said Lebanon’s civil defence. The Israeli military had earlier said that it had hit 100 targets in just 10 minutes, including military infrastructure for Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The massive and devastating attack prompted Iranian officials to warn that Tehran could withdraw from the ceasefire agreed with the US overnight. Also Read: US stocks surge, oil plunges below $100 amid optimism on Trump-Iran ceasefire Israeli warplanes levelled several buildings in the centre of Beirut, filling the skies with smoke in what Israel’s defence minister said was “a surprise strike” on the pro-Iranian group Hezbollah. ‘Lebanon a separate skirmish, not part of the deal’ The first responders struggled to extinguish fires after the strikes in Lebanon, as Israel bombed more than 100 Hezbollah military sites around the country. The office of Israel’s prime minister said the two-week Middle East ceasefire did not include Lebanon, while President Donald Trump said Lebanon was “a separate skirmish” and not part of the deal. Lebanon’s ministry of health urged people to “clear the streets” so ambulances could reach the injured. Also Read: Iran stops tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon Iranian sources told the country’s Tasnim news agency that Iran was ready to exit the ceasefire agreement if Israel “persists in violating the truce in Lebanon”. ‘There has been a legitimate misunderstanding on Lebanon,’ says Vance Meanwhile, US Vice President J D Vance said on Wednesday that there has been a “legitimate misunderstanding” on Lebanon. “I think the Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon and it just didn’t. We never made that promise.” “If Iran wants to let this negotiation fall apart in a conflict where they were getting hammered over Lebanon, which has nothing to do with them and which the United States never once said was part of the ceasefire, that’s ultimately their choice. We think that would be dumb. But that’s their choice,” he added. Also Read: ‘Iran will cease uranium enrichment, we’ll dig out nuclear dust,’ says Trump Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said Iran and Lebanon were separate and the aim was to “change the reality in Lebanon and remove threats from the residents of the north”. He went on to threaten Hezbollah’s leader. “We warned Naim Qassem that Hezbollah will pay a very heavy price for attacking Israel on Iran’s behalf, and Naim Qassem’s personal turn will come too,” he said. ‘Disarming Hezbollah is a top objective’: Israeli army Disarming the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah is a “top objective” for Israel, says Brigadier General Effie Defrin, Israeli military spokesman. “Our strikes are meant to weaken Hezbollah significantly and ultimately bring about its disarmament over time,” Defrin said during a briefing. Reacting to the ceasefire announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “Iran enters this pause battered, weaker than ever.” In a televised statement, Netanyahu also hailed Israel’s cooperation with the US in the war. “Together, we launched a historic operation, the largest the Middle East has ever seen.”

The office of Israel’s PM said the two-week Middle East ceasefire did not include Lebanon, while President Donald Trump said Lebanon was “a separate skirmish” and not part of the deal. Lebanon’s ministry of health urged people to “clear the streets” so ambulances could reach the injured.

At least 254 killed in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah; ‘it would be dumb for Iran to derail ceasefire over Lebanon,’ says Vance

Israel on Sunday (Nov 23) announced that it had killed Hezbollah's military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai in an airstrike on Beirut. The Israeli military and Hezbollah confirmed that the strike hit an apartment building in the Haret Hreik district of the capital's southern suburbs. The strike killed five people and wounded 28, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.<h2>Who was Haytham Ali Tabatabai?</h2>Tabatabai, as per AFP, is the most senior Hezbollah commander killed by Israel since a ceasefire took effect in November 2024 to halt more than a year of fighting. The US Treasury had previously offered a $5 million reward for information on Tabatabai, who once oversaw Hezbollah’s operations in Yemen and Syria.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-geneva-talks-a-significant-step-vows-no-peace-deal-without-full-ukrainian-sovereignty-1763947339091">US says Geneva talks a 'significant step,' vows no peace deal without full Ukrainian sovereignty</a>The Israeli military said it had "eliminated the terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai", describing him as the group’s chief of general staff. It was the fifth Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs since the ceasefire began, and comes a week before Pope Leo XIV is due in Lebanon. Israel insisted it remains committed to the truce.The Lebanese health ministry, in a statement, said that four of its fighters had been killed in the attack, but did not reveal the identities of those killed. Hezbollah later said four of its fighters were among the dead. Hezbollah said that "the great commander" Tabatabai was killed in "a treacherous Israeli attack".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553">Trump insults journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit a nerve. Watch viral video</a><h2>Israel won't allow Hezbollah to "rebuild"</h2>This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel "will not allow Hezbollah to rebuild its power" and urged the Lebanese government to "fulfil its commitment to disarm" the group. His office said he had ordered the attack. "In the heart of Beirut, the IDF (Israeli military) attacked the Hezbollah chief of staff, who had been leading the terrorist organisation's build-up and rearmament," Netanyahu's office said in a statement.Defence Minister Israel Katz in a separate statement warned that "Anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have his hand cut off," vowing continued "policy of maximum enforcement".&nbsp;

Israel says it has killed Hezbollah’s military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai in an airstrike on Beirut, the most senior commander eliminated since the 2024 ceasefire. Scroll for full story.

Israel on Sunday (Nov 23) announced that it had killed Hezbollah's military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai in an airstrike on Beirut. The Israeli military and Hezbollah confirmed that the strike hit an apartment building in the Haret Hreik district of the capital's southern suburbs. The strike killed five people and wounded 28, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Who was Haytham Ali Tabatabai? Tabatabai, as per AFP, is the most senior Hezbollah commander killed by Israel since a ceasefire took effect in November 2024 to halt more than a year of fighting. The US Treasury had previously offered a $5 million reward for information on Tabatabai, who once oversaw Hezbollah’s operations in Yemen and Syria. Also read | US says Geneva talks a 'significant step,' vows no peace deal without full Ukrainian sovereignty The Israeli military said it had "eliminated the terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai", describing him as the group’s chief of general staff. It was the fifth Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs since the ceasefire began, and comes a week before Pope Leo XIV is due in Lebanon. Israel insisted it remains committed to the truce. The Lebanese health ministry, in a statement, said that four of its fighters had been killed in the attack, but did not reveal the identities of those killed. Hezbollah later said four of its fighters were among the dead. Hezbollah said that "the great commander" Tabatabai was killed in "a treacherous Israeli attack". Also read | Trump insults journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit a nerve. Watch viral video Israel won't allow Hezbollah to "rebuild" This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel "will not allow Hezbollah to rebuild its power" and urged the Lebanese government to "fulfil its commitment to disarm" the group. His office said he had ordered the attack. "In the heart of Beirut, the IDF (Israeli military) attacked the Hezbollah chief of staff, who had been leading the terrorist organisation's build-up and rearmament," Netanyahu's office said in a statement. Defence Minister Israel Katz in a separate statement warned that "Anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have his hand cut off," vowing continued "policy of maximum enforcement".

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Israel launches wave of deadly strikes near Beirut, kills woman and two children amid truce violations

At least 254 killed, over 1100 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah

Israel kills Hezbollah’s top commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai in Beirut airstrike