Israeli Strikes Kill 14 in Southern Lebanon Despite Extended Ceasefire

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 14 people on Sunday, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The attacks marked the deadliest day since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war took effect over a week ago. Smoke rose from multiple sites following the strikes, as reported across sources.

The U.S. announced three days ago that the ceasefire was extended by three weeks after talks. Despite the extension, Israel issued evacuation orders for towns in southern Lebanon beyond a designated buffer zone. Hezbollah rejected allegations from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that it was undermining the ceasefire.

Hezbollah stated it would not cease its attacks on Israeli troops as long as Israel continued ceasefire violations. The group has launched drone and rocket fire at Israeli positions in occupied parts of southern Lebanon and across the border. Lebanese officials reported that Israeli actions included air strikes, demolitions, and artillery shelling since the ceasefire began.

Thousands fled southern Lebanon after the evacuation orders, leading to traffic jams reminiscent of the war's early days. In one incident, an Israeli missile struck a coffee stand at a roundabout in the Tyre district, killing at least one person and injuring others.

A community leader in an affected village said about 75 percent of residents had returned home during the ceasefire but were now evacuating again. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Pakistan and Oman recently, discussing negotiations with the U.S. and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

He described the Pakistan trip as very productive and noted high consensus with Oman on strait issues. Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, to discuss war developments. He stated the meeting would be a good opportunity to review the latest situation and coordinate between Tehran and Moscow.