Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
Israel continues military operations in southern Lebanon despite a partial ceasefire agreement that prohibits strikes on Beirut. The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, including a hospital in Tyre.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, exacerbated by regional tensions with Iran, poses a significant risk of wider regional war.
Figure caption, Watch: BBC in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, where a hospital was damaged by an Israeli airstrike
The article balances reports of Israeli military objectives with the humanitarian impact on Lebanese civilians.
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