Israeli air strikes inflict heavy casualties in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 18:15 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye
Al Jazeera reports that Israel carried out 50 airstrikes in southern Lebanon within 24 hours, killing at least 41 people under a declared ceasefire. Middle East Eye details a separate strike that killed three civilians, also violating the ceasefire. The sources differ in casualty figures and the scope of attacks, but both describe ongoing Israeli operations in the area.