Israel and Hezbollah Escalate Conflict with Cross-Border Strikes

Israel launched strikes on Lebanon after Hezbollah attacked an Israeli military post, with both sides accusing each other of violating a recent ceasefire. The Israeli Defense Forces targeted Hezbollah infrastructure across Lebanon, resulting in at least nine deaths in southern Lebanese villages. Hezbollah claimed its actions were a defensive response to Israeli violations. The violence underscores the fragility of the truce aimed at ending over a year of conflict, with international efforts urging both parties to adhere to the ceasefire terms.