Israeli Airstrikes Kill Six in Southern Lebanon Amid Extended Ceasefire; Hamas Military Chief Targeted in Gaza
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\nIsraeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least six people, including three paramedics at a health center, just hours after Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a month-long ceasefire for an additional 45 days under US supervision.<\/p>\n
The strikes targeted what the Israeli military described as Hezbollah infrastructure, hitting at least five villages, while Lebanese authorities reported that a clinic run by the Hezbollah-linked Islamic Health Committee was hit, killing civilians and medical personnel. These attacks triggered a fresh exodus of civilians from the south.<\/p>\n
Simultaneously, Israel confirmed the targeted killing of Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza, the last senior Hamas commander suspected of planning the October 7, 2023, attacks that killed around 1,200 people in southern Israel and took more than 250 hostages. Al-Haddad\u2019s family confirmed his death, and mourners carried his body in Hamas and Palestinian flags during his funeral in Gaza City.<\/p>\n
The Israeli army chief of staff called the operation significant and emphasized continued pursuit of Hamas and Hezbollah operatives. Hamas accused Israel of violating the ceasefire, while Israel claimed Hamas had refused to disarm, straining the fragile eight-month-old truce.<\/p>\n
Reports indicate that US officials, including former President Trump, have been briefed on military options in Iran, amid concerns that the conflict could escalate regionally if diplomatic talks fail. Pakistani-led mediation has so far failed to bridge the gap between the US and Iran.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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