Israel strikes Lebanon, kills 11, two months after ceasefire

Israeli military strikes killed at least 11 people in Lebanon on Wednesday, two months after a fragile truce ended a full-scale war. The Israeli army said the attacks were a “response to an action” by Hizbollah, the Lebanese armed group. The strikes mark the deadliest escalation since the ceasefire took effect. Local officials in Lebanon confirmed the death toll, which included civilians, though full details were still emerging. The Israeli military did not specify what Hizbollah had done to trigger the response. It said the strikes targeted military sites linked to the group, which has been heavily degraded but remains active in southern Lebanon. The truce, brokered by international mediators, had largely held despite sporadic violations. Wednesday’s attacks raise fresh concerns about the stability of the agreement. Lebanon’s government condemned the strikes, calling them a violation of the ceasefire. There was no immediate comment from Hizbollah. The situation remains tense, with both sides accusing each other of breaching the terms of the deal. International observers have urged restraint, but no new diplomatic initiative has been announced.