Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?
- Lebanese leaders have condemned the Israeli bombing of southern Lebanon that has killed at least 11 people in the worst attacks since the renewal of a ceasefire was brokered in June by the United States.
- Lebanon and Israel have agreed to two truce agreements – June 4 and 26 – mediated by US President Donald Trump’s administration.
- June 4 ceasefire was contingent on a “complete cessation” of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of its fighters.
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- Lebanese leaders have condemned the Israeli bombing of southern Lebanon that has killed at least 11 people in the worst attacks since the renewal of a ceasefire was brokered in June by the United States.
- Lebanon and Israel have agreed to two truce agreements – June 4 and 26 – mediated by US President Donald Trump’s administration.
- June 4 ceasefire was contingent on a “complete cessation” of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of its fighters.
Sources: Al Jazeera