Key facts
- Lebanon's Health Ministry reports 3,798 deaths from Israeli attacks since March 2.
- Lebanon's Health Ministry reports 11,781 injuries from Israeli attacks since March 2.
- In the past 24 hours, 15 people were killed and 82 injured in Lebanon.
- Hezbollah reaffirmed its right to self-defense against Israeli aggression.
- Hezbollah fired rockets and artillery shells at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah claims to have repelled an Israeli advance near the Kfar Tebnit crossing.
- A US-Iran deal has been announced to end a 100-day conflict.
- The US-Iran deal aims to partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun discussed regional developments.
- An Israeli drone strike killed a driver in southern Lebanon.
- This is the first reported deadly Israeli attack in Lebanon since the US-Iran agreement announcement.
Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have resulted in 3,798 deaths and 11,781 injuries since March 2. In the last 24 hours alone, 15 individuals were killed and 82 were injured. Hezbollah has reiterated its commitment to self-defense against what it terms Israeli occupation and aggression. The group rejects any conditions linking an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon to internal matters such as disarmament, emphasizing its resolve to resist ongoing attacks while remaining committed to a ceasefire.
Hezbollah forces reportedly fired rockets and artillery shells at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, stating they repelled an advance near the Kfar Tebnit crossing. This action occurred in the context of a broader announcement by the US and Iran regarding a deal to end a 100-day conflict and partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional developments, with Aoun expressing hope that a US-Iran understanding would de-escalate tensions. Iran confirmed the deal aims to end fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon, although conflicting reports persist regarding the precise scope of the agreement concerning the country.
An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon killed a driver, according to Lebanese security sources and state media. This incident is noted as the first reported deadly Israeli attack in Lebanon following the announcement of the US-Iran agreement. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and the complex regional dynamics involving Lebanon, Israel, and Iran, with international efforts underway to achieve a broader de-escalation.