Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ extension
Israeli attacks in Lebanon have resulted in at least seven fatalities, despite a recently extended ceasefire. The strikes occurred shortly after negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli officials aimed at prolonging the truce. The ongoing hostilities have led to significant civilian displacement and casualties in southern Lebanon.
- ▪The Israeli attacks killed at least seven people, including a leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and his daughter.
- ▪The ceasefire was extended for another 45 days following US-mediated talks, but Israel has violated the truce.
- ▪Israeli military operations targeted over 30 sites in southern Lebanon, claiming they were linked to Hezbollah.
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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News|Israel attacks LebanonIsraeli attacks kill at least 7 in Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ extensionThe attacks came days after Lebanese and Israeli officials held talks that resulted in an agreement to extend the US-backed ceasefire for another 45 days.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoEmergency workers inspect the damage after an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Baalbek on May 18, 2026 [AFP]By Caolán MageePublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Beirut, Lebanon – Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed at least seven people despite a United States-backed ceasefire extension.The attacks on Monday came three days after Lebanese and Israeli officials held talks in Washington…
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