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Israel and Hezbollah trade fire

Israel and Hezbollah trade fire

Israeli air strikes have killed several people in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel, threatening a tenuous three-week ceasefire extension.

The Lebanese health ministry reported fatalities in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif, while residents remain skeptical about the prospects for a lasting peace.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to 'forcefully attack' any positions used to launch cross-border strikes.

The escalation comes despite international efforts to stabilize the region and prevent a wider conflict.

Displaced families in southern Lebanon say the 'ceasefire' has brought little relief as strikes continue to target their communities.

Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
Israel
Country in West Asia
Lebanon
Country in West Asia