Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire after ceasefire, killing 16 in Lebanon

Just hours after a ceasefire was supposed to take effect, Israel launched strikes on southern Lebanon, killing at least 16 people. The Israeli military (IDF) said it targeted Hezbollah positions after the group fired about 50 projectiles at Israeli troops, which it described as an 'infiltration attempt.' Hezbollah confirmed confronting Israeli forces in the area.

The violence shattered the brief calm of the truce, which had been brokered to end months of cross-border fighting. The strikes mark one of the deadliest incidents in Lebanon since the ceasefire was announced, raising questions about the durability of the agreement. Both sides blamed each other for the renewed hostilities.