Smoke was seen rising from hills in southern Lebanon shortly after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was announced on Friday afternoon. The truce was preceded by one of the deadliest days in the conflict since March, with 47 people killed in Israeli strikes.
Israeli Military Stance
The Israeli army said four of its soldiers had been killed. US-Iran talks were abruptly called off after Israel and Hezbollah traded deadly attacks. Inside the city of grief hit hardest by Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, the situation remains tense.
Continued Operations
Despite the ceasefire announcement, the Israeli military has stated it will continue operating in southern Lebanon. This decision comes amid ongoing violence and a fragile truce that has yet to take full effect.
- Smoke rising from southern Lebanon hills
- 47 killed in Israeli strikes before ceasefire
- Four Israeli soldiers killed
- US-Iran talks called off
The Middle East crisis continues to unfold, with both sides blaming each other for the escalation. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, urging restraint and a return to diplomacy.
