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Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon despite extending ‘ceasefire’ | Israel attacks Lebanon

Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Result in Casualties
Tyre, Lebanon — Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reported from Tyre on May 18, 2026, that recent Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have left at least five people dead and 15 others injured. These attacks occurred despite Israel’s agreement to extend a ceasefire with Lebanon.
The situation remains tense following the strikes, as the region grapples with escalating violence. Further developments are expected as diplomatic efforts aim to stabilize the situation.






