US EditionNetanyahu Orders Army to 'Vigorously Attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli strikes killed at least 6 people and injured 17 as Hezbollah retaliated and cross-border exchanges strained the extended ceasefire.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to "vigorously attack Hezbollah targets" in Lebanon on Saturday, two days after the countries extended their ceasefire agreement by three weeks on Thursday.
- The IDF claimed it "eliminated" three Hezbollah members driving a weapons-loaded vehicle on Saturday, citing repeated breaches of the truce agreement as justification for the military directive.
- Fresh Israeli strikes on Saturday killed at least six people, including four in Yohmor al-Shaqeef and two in Safad al-Battikh, where 17 others were injured in the Bint Jbeil district.
- An Israeli strike on Wednesday killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured photographer Zeinab Faraj, prompting The Media Freedom Coalition to call such attacks on media workers "unacceptable."
- Israel continues to occupy parts of southern Lebanon while the military stated it "struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure" and will "continue to operate decisively" against threats to soldiers and civilians.
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The ceasefire can be considered formal, as the intensity of fighting remains high. The Israeli army has been ordered to launch powerful strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. This threatens the already fragile ceasefire, which was just extended for three weeks, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing Reuters. Read also: Trump to Ban Green Cards for Anti-Americans, Anti-Semites, and Supporters of Palestine Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah…
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