Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon kill 7
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least seven people and wounded others, while the Israeli military demolished parts of a Catholic convent in the border village of Yaroun, which had been empty due to ongoing fighting.
- The Israeli military claimed the convent was used by Hezbollah for firing rockets and stated it does not intentionally target religious institutions, a claim rejected by the Catholic Church in Lebanon.
- Despite a ceasefire in place since April 17, Israel and Hezbollah have continued attacks, with Israel conducting about 50 airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and members in the past 24 hours.
- The conflict began on March 2 following Hezbollah rocket attacks into northern Israel and subsequent Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, resulting in thousands of casualties and extensive destruction.
- Lebanon and Israel have held their first direct talks in over 30 years amid ongoing hostilities, with a ceasefire extended for three weeks, though violence persists along the border.
