Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Despite US-Iran Deal: 18 Killed

Overnight Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire killed 18 people and wounded 33 others across Lebanon’s southern Nabatiyeh region. The intense bombardment comes despite a recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities on all fronts and respecting Lebanese sovereignty. Israel confirmed the military action, asserting it was a direct response to repeated ceasefire violations by Hezbollah. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, the casualties spanned multiple towns and villages, with the heaviest losses reported in Haboush and Harouf.