Israel Launches Dozens of Strikes in Lebanon, Threatening Ceasefire Stability
Hezbollah retaliates with rocket fire as civilian casualties rise and humanitarian concerns deepen
Israel has carried out more than 50 air strikes across Lebanon within 24 hours, heightening fears that the fragile ceasefire could collapse and trigger a wider regional conflict.
According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, an air strike in the southern town of Hannawiya killed one person and injured another. Israeli forces also destroyed homes in Aita al-Shaab and launched further attacks in al-Majadel in the Tyre district. Reports indicate additional demolitions in Hanine, where several houses were blown up.
In response, Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel, targeting areas including Kiryat Shmona, Metula, and Misgav Am. The group warned that its attacks would continue until what it described as Israeli and US aggression ends. It also claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Israel’s Ashdod naval base following deadly Israeli strikes on Beirut earlier in the week.
Despite ongoing violence in southern Lebanon, there has been a relative reduction in attacks in Beirut. Reports suggest this may be linked to pressure from the United States on Israel to de-escalate the situation.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization confirmed that two major hospitals in Beirut will not be targeted, even as hundreds of patients remain unable to evacuate.
Humanitarian concerns are intensifying, with the United Nations warning of a growing food crisis due to rising prices, disrupted supply routes, and mass displacement.
Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with discussions expected in Washington involving US, Israeli, and Lebanese representatives, although sources say the talks will be preliminary.
The conflict, which escalated following recent military actions involving Iran, continues to take a heavy toll on civilians. UNICEF reports that hundreds of children have been killed or injured, with many displaced or separated from their families.
