Israel kills 15 in Lebanon since cease-fire takes effect
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Updated · Haaretz · Apr 24
Israel kills 15 in Lebanon since cease-fire takes effect
9 articles · Updated · Haaretz · Apr 24
Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen reports Israeli fire has killed 15 people in Lebanon since last Friday’s cease-fire began.
The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions, including drone attacks on Kuwait from Iraq and renewed violence in the West Bank involving Israeli settlers and Palestinians.
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Analysis of 150+ Ceasefire Violations and 50+ Civilian Casualties in Israel-Hezbollah Truce (April 16-25, 2026)
Overview
Between April 16 and 25, 2026, the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was repeatedly violated, with Israeli airstrikes causing significant Lebanese civilian casualties, including a deadly attack in Tyre. Hezbollah responded with rocket attacks on Israel, escalating tensions. Israel maintained a buffer zone inside Lebanon, which Lebanon and Hezbollah condemned as a violation of sovereignty, justifying further attacks. These actions triggered sharp political reactions, with Israel defending its operations as necessary for security, while Lebanon and Hezbollah demanded Israeli withdrawal. International diplomatic efforts, including U.S.-led talks and regional support, aim to reduce tensions, but unresolved core issues and ongoing violence keep the ceasefire fragile and uncertain.