Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after extension of ceasefire
Three paramedics at health centre among dead, while Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad killed in Gaza strike
TL;DR
- Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least six people, including three paramedics.
- Israel announced the killing of Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in a targeted strike in Gaza.
- Haddad was described as a senior Hamas military commander involved in planning the October 7, 2023 attacks.
- The strikes in Lebanon occurred hours after envoys agreed to extend a ceasefire.
- Reports indicate Donald Trump was briefed on military options in Iran.
- Lebanon's state-run media reported strikes on at least five villages, while the Israeli military confirmed targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
- An airstrike hit a clinic run by the Islamic Health Committee, killing six, including three paramedics.
- Hezbollah has denounced the ceasefire talks, and Israel has only partly observed the ceasefire.
- Israel continues operations in Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire by refusing to disarm.
- Hamas blames Israel for not adhering to the truce and continuing airstrikes.