Israel strikes south Lebanon, one killed, citing Hezbollah ceasefire violation

Beirut – Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed that a single civilian was killed in a series of air strikes carried out by Israel on Saturday, marking the latest escalation in the fragile cease‑fire that has held between Israel and Hezbollah since the end of the 2023 conflict. The Israeli Defense Forces said the attacks were a direct response to a reported Hezbollah violation of the truce, though they did not disclose the specific target or the nature of the alleged breach.

The ministry’s statement did not provide further details about the victim or the location of the strike, and no official comment was issued by Hezbollah regarding the alleged violation. International observers have called for restraint from both sides to prevent further civilian casualties, while diplomatic channels continue to monitor the situation for signs of broader escalation.