Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon despite extending ‘ceasefire’
Israel conducted strikes in southern Lebanon despite having extended a ceasefire agreement. The attacks resulted in at least five fatalities and 15 injuries. This escalation raises concerns about the stability of the region.
- ▪Israel launched strikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday.
- ▪At least five people were killed in the strikes.
- ▪Fifteen others were reported injured despite a ceasefire extension.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Lebanese president vows to 'do the impossible' to end war with Israel as strikes continue despite ceasefire — Euronews
- ▪ Lebanon president says he will do the ‘impossible’ to stop war with Israel — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Israel kills at least five in Lebanon after ‘ceasefire’ extended — Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- ▪ Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Israel renews strikes in southern Lebanon one day after ceasefire extension — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Israel, Lebanon extending ceasefire, US says, despite new Israeli strikes — France 24 (EN)
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 01:59:07 +0000 |
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Toggle PlayIsrael launches strikes across southern Lebanon despite extending ‘ceasefire’NewsFeedIsrael launches strikes on southern Lebanon despite extending ‘ceasefire’Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Tyre in southern Lebanon on the latest Israeli strikes in the region. At least five people were killed, and another 15 injured in Sunday’s strikes despite Israel agreeing to a ceasefire extension with Lebanon.Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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