Lebanon Under Fire: Intense Israeli Strikes Claim Lives Amidst Ceasefire

Thirty-nine people have died in recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon, according to the country's health ministry. One strike on Saksakiyeh killed at least seven, including a child. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated they were targeting Hezbollah and were aware of civilian harm reports. Israeli forces and Hezbollah have exchanged fire since a ceasefire deal announced by US President Donald Trump on April 16. Most Israeli air strikes have hit southern Lebanon, with the military targeting infrastructure and people linked to Hezbollah. On Saturday, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported strikes across the south, including in Saksakiyeh. The health ministry reported seven deaths, including a girl, and 15 wounded, including three children. The IDF said it struck Hezbollah terrorists operating from a military structure. The Lebanese health ministry reported another strike on a motorbike in Nabatieh, hitting a Syrian national and his 12-year-old daughter. Hezbollah targeted northern Israel with a drone, injuring three soldiers. According to the health ministry, Israeli attacks have killed over 120 people in the last week. The Israeli military also occupies a strip of Lebanese land. Hezbollah has attacked Israeli troops in Lebanon and northern Israel with rockets and drones. Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in November 2024, but near-daily attacks continued. After the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, Hezbollah retaliated on March 2. In response, Israel bombarded