Israeli Strike Kills Three in Southern Lebanon, Ceasefire Tests Continue

The strike hit a car in the town of Nabatieh, according to local reports, marking the latest in a series of deadly incidents since the truce was supposed to take effect. [236584] The attack comes just days after Lebanese officials condemned Israeli actions as a "clear violation" of the agreement, following renewed bombing on the town of Mansouri. [235968]

Lebanon’s president has appealed directly to the United States to intervene and halt the escalating strikes, with at least four people killed in earlier attacks despite the ceasefire being in place. [236437] The request signals growing pressure on Washington to enforce the terms of the deal, which was intended to halt months of cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. [236437][235968]

Under the agreement, both sides were expected to withdraw forces from the border area. [235968] International mediators, including the US, are urging restraint, but the repeated violations raise immediate questions about the durability of the truce. [235968] No further details were immediately available on the identities of the victims in the latest strike. [236584]