Middle East live: Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill five despite ceasefire
At least five people were killed in an Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanese state media said, after Israeli warplanes and drones reportedly carried out a series of attacks despite a ceasefire agreed with Hezbollah only a day earlier.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning a trip to the Middle East next week, with expected visits to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
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Israeli Strikes Kill Five in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
- Iran-US war latest: Trump told Israel to agree Lebanon ceasefire as officials ‘warn they could undermine peace talks’ The Independent —
- Iran-US peace deal under threat? Israel launches strikes at Lebanon despite ceasefire, killing 5 Times Of India —
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- Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire BBC News —
- At least five killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon overnight a day after cease-fire begins Haaretz —