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Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Israeli forces conducted drone and air strikes in southern Lebanon, injuring several people, despite US President Donald Trump's criticism of Israel's actions in the region.
- Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act more responsibly in Lebanon, expressing concern over ongoing violence and casualties caused by the conflict with Hezbollah.
- The US and Iran reached a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, which includes provisions related to Lebanon, though the agreement's text has not been officially released.
- Hezbollah and Lebanon's leadership responded to the conflict by calling for Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanese territory and emphasizing negotiations focused on mutual security and sovereignty restoration.
- The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 3,800 deaths reported in Lebanon and Israeli forces sustaining losses, while diplomatic efforts continue amid ongoing hostilities.
