Israeli airstrikes kill seven in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
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Updated · The Boston Globe · May 2
Israeli airstrikes kill seven in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
15 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · May 2
Lebanon's NNA said strikes hit Kfar Dajal, Lwaizeh and Shoukin, while Israel ordered evacuations from nine southern villages and said it carried out about 50 airstrikes in 24 hours.
Hezbollah said it attacked Israeli troops gathered in a house in the coastal village of Bayed with a drone, underscoring continued exchanges despite the truce.
The war began on 2 March after Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel, and a 10-day ceasefire that started on 17 April was later extended by three weeks.
With a US-brokered ceasefire in place, why is the death toll in Lebanon continuing to climb?
Can Lebanon's divided government disarm Hezbollah while the group rejects all diplomatic talks?
Is Israel’s campaign a response to attacks or a plan for permanent occupation of southern Lebanon?
Fragile Ceasefire Shattered: The Human and Geopolitical Impact of May 2026 Lebanon Airstrikes
Overview
On May 2, 2026, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed civilians and violated a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire. These strikes were part of a broader Israeli campaign to create a security buffer zone, which Hezbollah rejected, continuing rocket and drone attacks. The conflict, triggered by a February assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, escalated regionally with Iran-backed militias attacking Gulf states, causing economic shocks and international condemnation. The violence devastated Lebanon’s civilians, overwhelming healthcare and displacing hundreds of thousands. Despite ongoing fragile mediation efforts, deep divisions among regional actors and Hezbollah’s refusal to negotiate keep the conflict volatile, with humanitarian needs growing amid persistent insecurity.