Key facts
- Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire that began Friday afternoon.
- The ceasefire was reportedly brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Iran.
- At least five people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, hours after the truce took effect.
- The Lebanese army reported an Israeli attack targeting an army soldier as a violation of the truce.
- Hezbollah launched over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces overnight.
- The Israeli military stated it struck Hezbollah targets in response to the launches.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Iran, has been tested by renewed hostilities. The truce, which began Friday afternoon, was immediately challenged by Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday that killed at least five people. The Lebanese army reported an Israeli attack targeting a soldier as a violation of the ceasefire. The Israeli military stated it was striking Hezbollah targets in response to over 50 projectiles launched by the group at Israeli forces overnight. Washington has criticized Israel's operations, fearing they could undermine a broader US-Iran deal. US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian minister Abbas Araqchi are en route to Switzerland for talks aimed at solidifying a lasting regional agreement.