Israel strikes Lebanon as 380 reported killed since April 17 ceasefire
Israel launched strikes on south Lebanon on Tuesday, with Lebanon's health ministry reporting 380 deaths since the April 17 ceasefire. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed to make the battlefield 'hell' for Israeli forces and insisted his Iran-backed group's weapons would not be discussed at upcoming talks in Washington. The US had called for Hezbollah's disarmament. Under the truce terms, Israel reserves the right to act against imminent threats. Lebanese officials said Tuesday's strikes killed 13 people, including two rescuers in Nabatieh. Hezbollah also carried out attacks against Israeli troops in south Lebanon and across the border, citing Israeli ceasefire violations.
Key facts
- Israel struck south Lebanon on Tuesday.
- 380 people reported killed since April 17 ceasefire.
- Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed to turn battlefield into 'hell'.
- Talks between Lebanon and Israel set for Thursday and Friday in Washington.
- US called for Hezbollah's disarmament.
- Israel reserves right to act against imminent threats under truce terms.
- Tuesday's strikes killed 13 people, including two rescuers in Nabatieh.
- Hezbollah attacked Israeli troops in response to ceasefire violations.
Entities
Institutions
- Hezbollah
- Lebanon's health ministry
- US
Locations
- Israel
- Lebanon
- south Lebanon
- Nabatieh
- Washington