Lebanon asks US to intervene as Israeli strikes kill four

Lebanon’s president on Sunday appealed to the United States to halt Israeli airstrikes, as the number of dead continued to rise. At least four people were killed in the latest attacks, which came despite a ceasefire agreement in place. The president’s request for US assistance signals growing pressure on Washington to enforce the truce. The strikes mark a serious test of the ceasefire, which had raised hopes for a halt in cross-border violence. No further details were provided on the exact locations of the attacks or the identities of the victims. The appeal to Washington underscores Lebanon’s limited options as it seeks to stop the bloodshed.