"Despite Lebanon and Israel extending the ceasefire deal for another 45 days yesterday, Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. Israel has launched another series of air strikes on southern Lebanon, a day after the two countries agreed to extend a ceasefire deal for a further 45 days following talks in Washington although this ceasefire has never been observed in practice."
"Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported strikes on at least five villages in the south on Saturday, while the Israeli army issued new forced displacement orders for nine villages in southern Lebanon near Sidon and Nabatieh, including Qaaqaaiyet, al-Snoubar, Kaouthariyet al-Saiyad, al-Marwaniyah, al-Ghassaniyah and more."
"On Saturday morning, Israeli warplanes also launched air attacks on the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif in southern Lebanon, NNA reported. The towns of Kfar Tebnit, Arnoun, as well as the Arnoun-Kfar Tebnit road, have also come under heavy artillery bombardment, NNA said, as the Israeli military claimed to have struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites in several areas in southern Lebanon."
"The extension of the ceasefire and the establishment of a US-facilitated security track provide critical breathing space for our citizens, reinforce state institutions, and advance a political pathway toward lasting stability."
Israel launched air strikes and artillery bombardment across southern Lebanon after extending a ceasefire for 45 days. Strikes were reported in multiple villages, and forced displacement orders were issued for nine villages near Sidon and Nabatieh, including Qaaqaaiyet and al-Snoubar. Israeli warplanes attacked Yohmor al-Shaqif, while Kfar Tebnit, Arnoun, and the Arnoun-Kfar Tebnit road faced heavy bombardment. The Israeli military claimed strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure sites. Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon took place in Washington after first direct talks in decades, despite no diplomatic relations. Hezbollah opposed the talks and the ceasefire, citing continued bombing and occupation since April 17. Lebanon’s negotiating delegation welcomed the extension, describing it as breathing space and a step toward stability.
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