Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah
Despite a newly announced US-brokered ceasefire, intense fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with dozens of deaths reported in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers killed.
Why it matters
The escalation highlights the fragility of international peace agreements in the Middle East and the ongoing volatility of the Israel-Hezbollah border.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jessica Rawnsley and Hugo Bachega , Middle East correspondent, Beirut Reuters At least 47 people have been killed in Lebanon following a series of Israeli air strikes, the country s health ministry has said - while the Israeli military says four of its soldiers were also killed.
The article reports casualty figures from both sides and cites official statements from both the IDF and the Lebanese health ministry without taking a side.
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