Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 17 people including two children despite ceasefire
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:03 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A ceasefire agreed in Washington appears to have barely held as the death toll in Lebanon has risen to over 2,500 people. Reuters reports that Israeli forces launched artillery and missile strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, while BBC says the strikes also hit residential areas.
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