An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has resulted in one fatality and left 12 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The incident occurred after the Israeli military launched what it described as "precise strikes" in response to what it termed a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" by Hezbollah.
The casualties were reported in the town of Tibnin, where a prayer hall at a local cemetery was struck. Simultaneously, the Israeli military issued an evacuation order for the town of Mansouri—the first such directive in southern Lebanon since mid-June—warning residents of impending "forceful action." Mayor Haidar Madihli reported that four strikes hit the Ghazaleh neighbourhood, causing significant damage and prompting remaining families to flee toward Tyre.
An Israeli military source alleged that the activity in Mansouri violated existing agreements, claiming the Lebanese army had established a checkpoint within an Israeli-declared 10km security zone, thereby endangering civilians. Hezbollah has not issued a statement regarding the latest developments, though the group has previously rejected the trilateral framework established in late June, which seeks to link Israeli troop withdrawals to Hezbollah's disarmament.
These events coincide with ongoing US-sponsored talks in Rome involving Israeli and Lebanese officials intended to preserve the ceasefire. While the UN reports that many displaced individuals have begun returning to their homes, approximately 360,000 people remain displaced across Lebanon. Since the conflict began on 2 March, the Lebanese health ministry reports that at least 4,333 people have been killed, with 353 deaths recorded since the ceasefire was initially announced.
Source: BBC News
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